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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.75 and 795.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.75 and 795.92 is: 1,708.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.75 : 795.92 = 795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.75/795.92 = 795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.75x = 795.92 × 795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.75x = 633,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,488.52/370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.67

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