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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.75 and 37.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.75 and 37.88 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.75 : 37.88 = 37.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.75/37.88 = 37.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.75x = 37.88 × 37.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.75x = 1,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434.52/3.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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