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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.73 and 907.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.73 and 907.45 is: 2,185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 907.45 = 907.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/907.45 = 907.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 907.45 × 907.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 823,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,471.17/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.81

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