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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.78 and 664.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.78 and 664.03 is: 1,179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 664.03 = 664.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/664.03 = 664.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 664.03 × 664.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 440,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,937.50/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.67

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