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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.25 and 796.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.25 and 796.25 is: 1,712.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.25 : 796.25 = 796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.25/796.25 = 796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.25x = 796.25 × 796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.25x = 634,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,014.06/370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.39

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