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Finding the Third Proportional to 377 and 596

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Solution

The third proportional to 377 and 596 is: 942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 596 = 596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/596 = 596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 596 × 596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 355,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,216/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.22

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