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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.81 and 376.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.81 and 376.03 is: 575.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.81 : 376.03 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.81/376.03 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.81x = 376.03 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.81x = 141,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,399.50/245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.23

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