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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.88 and 606.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.88 and 606.19 is: 975.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 606.19 = 606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/606.19 = 606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 606.19 × 606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 367,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,463.29/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.03

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