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Finding the Third Proportional to 376 and 571.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 376 and 571.25 is: 867.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 571.25 = 571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/571.25 = 571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 571.25 × 571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 326,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,326.56/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.89

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