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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.63 and 501.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.63 and 501.19 is: 670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 501.19 = 501.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/501.19 = 501.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 501.19 × 501.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 251,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,188.91/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.51

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