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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 787.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 787.03 is: 1,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 787.03 = 787.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/787.03 = 787.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 787.03 × 787.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 619,418.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,418.19/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.25

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