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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.13 and 690.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.13 and 690.56 is: 1,278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.13 : 690.56 = 690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.13/690.56 = 690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.13x = 690.56 × 690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.13x = 476,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,876.57/373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.06

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