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Finding the Third Proportional to 369.38 and 781.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 369.38 and 781.13 is: 1,651.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.38 : 781.13 = 781.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.38/781.13 = 781.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.38x = 781.13 × 781.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.38x = 610,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,156.27/369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.86

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