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Finding the Third Proportional to 366 and 378

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Solution

The third proportional to 366 and 378 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 378 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/378 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 378 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 142,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,884/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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