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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.94 and 560.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.94 and 560.88 is: 841.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.94 : 560.88 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.94/560.88 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.94x = 560.88 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.94x = 314,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,580.77/373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.27

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