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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.88 and 807.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.88 and 807.19 is: 1,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 807.19 = 807.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/807.19 = 807.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 807.19 × 807.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 651,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,551.66/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.80

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