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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.31 and 563.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.31 and 563.91 is: 845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 563.91 = 563.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/563.91 = 563.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 563.91 × 563.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 317,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,990.26/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.02

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