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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.63 and 779.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.63 and 779.63 is: 1,648.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 779.63 = 779.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/779.63 = 779.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 779.63 × 779.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 607,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,815.14/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.87

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