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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.03 and 777.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.03 and 777.19 is: 1,673.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.03 : 777.19 = 777.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.03/777.19 = 777.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.03x = 777.19 × 777.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.03x = 604,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,020.41/361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.04

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