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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.75 and 769.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.75 and 769.75 is: 1,606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.75 : 769.75 = 769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.75/769.75 = 769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.75x = 769.75 × 769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.75x = 592,515.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,515.06/368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.82

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