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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.75 and 879.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.75 and 879.88 is: 2,065.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.75 : 879.88 = 879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.75/879.88 = 879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.75x = 879.88 × 879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.75x = 774,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,180.02/374.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.86

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