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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.50 and 867.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.50 and 867.75 is: 1,999.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 867.75 = 867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/867.75 = 867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 867.75 × 867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 752,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,990.06/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.97

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