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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.75 and 592.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.75 and 592.75 is: 937.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.75 : 592.75 = 592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.75/592.75 = 592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.75x = 592.75 × 592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.75x = 351,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,352.56/374.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.57

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