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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.88 and 859.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.88 and 859.59 is: 1,960.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 859.59 = 859.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/859.59 = 859.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 859.59 × 859.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 738,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,901.42/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.60

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