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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.06 and 794.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.06 and 794.06 is: 1,713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 794.06 = 794.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/794.06 = 794.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 794.06 × 794.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 630,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,535.25/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.12

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