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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.31 and 549.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.31 and 549.70 is: 802.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 549.70 = 549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/549.70 = 549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 549.70 × 549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 302,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,173.53/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.99

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