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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.94 and 870.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.94 and 870.75 is: 2,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.94 : 870.75 = 870.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.94/870.75 = 870.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.94x = 870.75 × 870.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.94x = 758,205.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,205.56/372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.06

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