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Finding the Third Proportional to 375.26 and 575.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 375.26 and 575.23 is: 881.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 575.23 = 575.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/575.23 = 575.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 575.23 × 575.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 330,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,885.60/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.76

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