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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.03 and 959.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.03 and 959.06 is: 2,446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.03 : 959.06 = 959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.03/959.06 = 959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.03x = 959.06 × 959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.03x = 919,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,800.88/376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.08

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