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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.38 and 815.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.38 and 815.25 is: 1,794.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.38 : 815.25 = 815.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.38/815.25 = 815.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.38x = 815.25 × 815.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.38x = 664,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,632.56/370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.49

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