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Finding the Third Proportional to 377 and 908.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 377 and 908.06 is: 2,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 908.06 = 908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/908.06 = 908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 908.06 × 908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 824,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,577.50/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.21

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