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Finding the Third Proportional to 363 and 785.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 363 and 785.63 is: 1,700.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 785.63 = 785.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/785.63 = 785.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 785.63 × 785.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 617,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,206.64/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.29

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