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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.25 and 809.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.25 and 809.50 is: 1,784.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 809.50 = 809.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/809.50 = 809.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 809.50 × 809.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 655,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,290.25/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.32

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