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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.75 and 805.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.75 and 805.75 is: 1,765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.75 : 805.75 = 805.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.75/805.75 = 805.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.75x = 805.75 × 805.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.75x = 649,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,233.06/367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.42

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