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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.50 and 767.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.50 and 767.75 is: 1,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 767.75 = 767.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/767.75 = 767.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 767.75 × 767.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 589,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,440.06/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.57

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