Finding the Third Proportional to 376 and 580
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Solution
The third proportional to 376 and 580 is: 894.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376 : 580 = 580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376/580 = 580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376x = 580 × 580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376x = 336,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,400/376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894.68
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