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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.31 and 802.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.31 and 802.13 is: 1,751.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 802.13 = 802.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/802.13 = 802.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 802.13 × 802.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 643,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,404.52/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.65

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