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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.75 and 779.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.75 and 779.91 is: 1,658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 779.91 = 779.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/779.91 = 779.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 779.91 × 779.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 608,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,253.76/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.50

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