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Finding the Third Proportional to 377.06 and 908.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 377.06 and 908.06 is: 2,186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 908.06 = 908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/908.06 = 908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 908.06 × 908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 824,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,577.50/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.85

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