Finding the Third Proportional to 377.25 and 745.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 377.25 and 745.50 is: 1,473.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377.25 : 745.50 = 745.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377.25/745.50 = 745.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377.25x = 745.50 × 745.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377.25x = 555,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,770.25/377.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473.21
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