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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.50 and 581

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.50 and 581 is: 906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.50 : 581 = 581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.50/581 = 581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.50x = 581 × 581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.50x = 337,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,561/372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.20

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