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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.97 and 799.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.97 and 799.72 is: 1,752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.97 : 799.72 = 799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.97/799.72 = 799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.97x = 799.72 × 799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.97x = 639,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,546.96/364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.31

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