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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.59 and 579.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.59 and 579.09 is: 890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 579.09 = 579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/579.09 = 579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 579.09 × 579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 335,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,349.57/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.48

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