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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.92 and 576.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.92 and 576.19 is: 880.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 576.19 = 576.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/576.19 = 576.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 576.19 × 576.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 331,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,992.04/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.80

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