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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.64 and 795.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.64 and 795.92 is: 1,727.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 795.92 = 795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/795.92 = 795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 795.92 × 795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 633,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,488.52/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.84

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