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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.50 and 569.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.50 and 569.06 is: 860.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 569.06 = 569.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/569.06 = 569.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 569.06 × 569.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 323,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,832.13/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.11

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