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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.31 and 894.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.31 and 894.19 is: 2,124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 894.19 = 894.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/894.19 = 894.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 894.19 × 894.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 799,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,571.29/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.75

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