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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.09 and 496.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.09 and 496.44 is: 662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.09 : 496.44 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.09/496.44 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.09x = 496.44 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.09x = 246,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,454.07/372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.34

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