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Finding the Third Proportional to 365.92 and 774.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 365.92 and 774.56 is: 1,639.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 774.56 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/774.56 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 774.56 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 599,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,947.07/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.54

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