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Finding the Third Proportional to 380.25 and 673.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 380.25 and 673.50 is: 1,192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.25 : 673.50 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.25/673.50 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.25x = 673.50 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.25x = 453,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,602.25/380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.91

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