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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.13 and 796.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.13 and 796.25 is: 1,722.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.13 : 796.25 = 796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.13/796.25 = 796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.13x = 796.25 × 796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.13x = 634,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,014.06/368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.28

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