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Finding the Third Proportional to 369.56 and 804.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 369.56 and 804.94 is: 1,753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 804.94 = 804.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/804.94 = 804.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 804.94 × 804.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 647,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,924.38/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.22

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