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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.94 and 613.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.94 and 613.41 is: 1,008.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.94 : 613.41 = 613.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.94/613.41 = 613.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.94x = 613.41 × 613.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.94x = 376,267.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,267.23/372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.93

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