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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.75 and 795.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.75 and 795.25 is: 1,738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 795.25 = 795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/795.25 = 795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 795.25 × 795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 632,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,422.56/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.62

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