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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.63 and 795.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.63 and 795.25 is: 1,720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.63 : 795.25 = 795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.63/795.25 = 795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.63x = 795.25 × 795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.63x = 632,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,422.56/367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.29

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