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Finding the Third Proportional to 379.13 and 602.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 379.13 and 602.44 is: 957.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 602.44 = 602.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/602.44 = 602.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 602.44 × 602.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 362,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,930.94/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.29

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