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Finding the Third Proportional to 369.75 and 803.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 369.75 and 803.75 is: 1,747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.75 : 803.75 = 803.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.75/803.75 = 803.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.75x = 803.75 × 803.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.75x = 646,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,014.06/369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.16

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