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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.88 and 545.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.88 and 545.63 is: 789.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 545.63 = 545.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/545.63 = 545.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 545.63 × 545.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 297,706.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,706.64/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.93

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