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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.94 and 783.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.94 and 783.94 is: 1,688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 783.94 = 783.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/783.94 = 783.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 783.94 × 783.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 614,558.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,558.00/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.64

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