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Finding the Third Proportional to 377.81 and 571.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 377.81 and 571.13 is: 863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.81 : 571.13 = 571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.81/571.13 = 571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.81x = 571.13 × 571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.81x = 326,183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,183.77/377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.35

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