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Finding the Third Proportional to 369.98 and 796.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 369.98 and 796.92 is: 1,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 796.92 = 796.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/796.92 = 796.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 796.92 × 796.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 635,084.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,084.47/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.52

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