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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.50 and 794.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.50 and 794.63 is: 1,704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 794.63 = 794.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/794.63 = 794.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 794.63 × 794.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 631,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,428.89/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.26

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