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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.88 and 888.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.88 and 888.19 is: 2,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 888.19 = 888.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/888.19 = 888.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 888.19 × 888.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 788,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,877.04/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.21

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