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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.88 and 795.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.88 and 795.75 is: 1,721.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 795.75 = 795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/795.75 = 795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 795.75 × 795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 633,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,218.06/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.29

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