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Finding the Third Proportional to 377 and 569.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 377 and 569.50 is: 860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 569.50 = 569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/569.50 = 569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 569.50 × 569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 324,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,330.25/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.29

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