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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.13 and 767.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.13 and 767.06 is: 1,576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.13 : 767.06 = 767.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.13/767.06 = 767.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.13x = 767.06 × 767.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.13x = 588,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,384.88/373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.91

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