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Finding the Third Proportional to 240 and 377

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Solution

The third proportional to 240 and 377 is: 592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 377 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/377 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 377 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 142,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,129/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.20

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