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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.75 and 790.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.75 and 790.75 is: 1,704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 790.75 = 790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/790.75 = 790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 790.75 × 790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 625,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,285.56/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.94

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