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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.13 and 811.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.13 and 811.88 is: 1,752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 811.88 = 811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/811.88 = 811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 811.88 × 811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 659,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,141.02/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.45

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