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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.02 and 805.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.02 and 805.22 is: 1,761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.02 : 805.22 = 805.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.02/805.22 = 805.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.02x = 805.22 × 805.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.02x = 648,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,377.24/368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.82

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