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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.88 and 901.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.88 and 901.69 is: 2,157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 901.69 = 901.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/901.69 = 901.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 901.69 × 901.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 813,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,040.35/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.32

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