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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.63 and 802.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.63 and 802.31 is: 1,746.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 802.31 = 802.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/802.31 = 802.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 802.31 × 802.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 643,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,705.35/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.23

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