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Finding the Third Proportional to 302 and 793

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Solution

The third proportional to 302 and 793 is: 2,082.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 793 = 793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/793 = 793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 793 × 793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 628,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,849/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.28

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