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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.63 and 872.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.63 and 872.81 is: 2,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 872.81 = 872.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/872.81 = 872.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 872.81 × 872.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 761,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,801.66/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.50

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