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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.88 and 591.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.88 and 591.94 is: 929.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 591.94 = 591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/591.94 = 591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 591.94 × 591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 350,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,390.00/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.72

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