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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.53 and 376.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.53 and 376.84 is: 578.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 376.84 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/376.84 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 376.84 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 142,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,008.27/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.37

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