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Finding the Third Proportional to 376 and 411

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Solution

The third proportional to 376 and 411 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 411 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/411 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 411 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 168,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,921/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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