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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.75 and 809.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.75 and 809.50 is: 1,777.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.75 : 809.50 = 809.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.75/809.50 = 809.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.75x = 809.50 × 809.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.75x = 655,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,290.25/368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.06

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