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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.75 and 794.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.75 and 794.11 is: 1,719.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 794.11 = 794.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/794.11 = 794.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 794.11 × 794.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 630,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,609.70/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.45

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