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Finding the Third Proportional to 343.63 and 783.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 343.63 and 783.13 is: 1,784.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.63 : 783.13 = 783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.63/783.13 = 783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.63x = 783.13 × 783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.63x = 613,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,284.77/343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.75

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