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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.50 and 425

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.50 and 425 is: 484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.50 : 425 = 425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.50/425 = 425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.50x = 425 × 425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.50x = 180,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,625/372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.90

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