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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.25 and 769.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.25 and 769.63 is: 1,626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 769.63 = 769.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/769.63 = 769.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 769.63 × 769.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 592,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,322.64/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.14

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