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Finding the Third Proportional to 377.63 and 701.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 377.63 and 701.25 is: 1,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.63 : 701.25 = 701.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.63/701.25 = 701.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.63x = 701.25 × 701.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.63x = 491,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,751.56/377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.22

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