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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.13 and 885.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.13 and 885.56 is: 2,085.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 885.56 = 885.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/885.56 = 885.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 885.56 × 885.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 784,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,220.94/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.00

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