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Finding the Third Proportional to 373 and 584.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 373 and 584.25 is: 915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 584.25 = 584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/584.25 = 584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 584.25 × 584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 341,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,348.06/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.14

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