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Finding the Third Proportional to 363 and 788

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Solution

The third proportional to 363 and 788 is: 1,710.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 788 = 788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/788 = 788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 788 × 788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 620,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,944/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.59

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