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Finding the Third Proportional to 360.75 and 837.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 360.75 and 837.75 is: 1,945.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 837.75 = 837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/837.75 = 837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 837.75 × 837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 701,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,825.06/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.46

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