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Finding the Third Proportional to 375.44 and 599.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 375.44 and 599.75 is: 958.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 599.75 = 599.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/599.75 = 599.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 599.75 × 599.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 359,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,700.06/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.08

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