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Finding the Third Proportional to 369.50 and 799.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 369.50 and 799.75 is: 1,730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.50 : 799.75 = 799.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.50/799.75 = 799.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.50x = 799.75 × 799.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.50x = 639,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,600.06/369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.99

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