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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 793.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 793.13 is: 1,741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 793.13 = 793.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/793.13 = 793.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 793.13 × 793.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 629,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,047.27/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.91

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