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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.88 and 822.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.88 and 822.38 is: 1,794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 822.38 = 822.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/822.38 = 822.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 822.38 × 822.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 676,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,300.64/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.50

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