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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.50 and 604.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.50 and 604.88 is: 971.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 604.88 = 604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/604.88 = 604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 604.88 × 604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 365,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,873.77/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.78

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