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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.25 and 590.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.25 and 590.38 is: 926.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 590.38 = 590.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/590.38 = 590.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 590.38 × 590.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 348,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,542.64/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.36

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