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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.38 and 799.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.38 and 799.13 is: 1,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 799.13 = 799.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/799.13 = 799.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 799.13 × 799.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 638,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,600.77/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.02

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