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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.38 and 575.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.38 and 575.94 is: 869.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 575.94 = 575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/575.94 = 575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 575.94 × 575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 331,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,704.00/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.76

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