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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.31 and 421.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.31 and 421.88 is: 472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 421.88 = 421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/421.88 = 421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 421.88 × 421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 177,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,978.52/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.95

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