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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.31 and 551.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.31 and 551.81 is: 809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 551.81 = 551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/551.81 = 551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 551.81 × 551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 304,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,497.04/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.16

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