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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.13 and 808.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.13 and 808.13 is: 1,823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 808.13 = 808.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/808.13 = 808.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 808.13 × 808.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 653,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,066.02/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.57

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