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Finding the Third Proportional to 379.13 and 912.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 379.13 and 912.56 is: 2,196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 912.56 = 912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/912.56 = 912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 912.56 × 912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 832,770.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,770.32/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.56

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