Finding the Third Proportional to 372.94 and 524.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 372.94 and 524.25 is: 736.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372.94 : 524.25 = 524.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372.94/524.25 = 524.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372.94x = 524.25 × 524.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372.94x = 274,838.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,838.06/372.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736.95
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