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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.50 and 776.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.50 and 776.25 is: 1,626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 776.25 = 776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/776.25 = 776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 776.25 × 776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 602,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,564.06/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.35

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