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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.50 and 595.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.50 and 595.25 is: 941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 595.25 = 595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/595.25 = 595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 595.25 × 595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 354,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,322.56/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.10

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