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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.25 and 803.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.25 and 803.38 is: 1,786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 803.38 = 803.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/803.38 = 803.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 803.38 × 803.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 645,411.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,411.39/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.61

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