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Finding the Third Proportional to 365.25 and 801.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 365.25 and 801.19 is: 1,757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.25 : 801.19 = 801.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.25/801.19 = 801.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.25x = 801.19 × 801.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.25x = 641,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,901.41/365.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.43

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