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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.50 and 837.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.50 and 837.50 is: 1,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.50 : 837.50 = 837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.50/837.50 = 837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.50x = 837.50 × 837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.50x = 701,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,406.25/374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.91

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