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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.77 and 819.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.77 and 819.49 is: 1,821.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 819.49 = 819.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/819.49 = 819.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 819.49 × 819.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 671,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,567.45/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.09

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