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Finding the Third Proportional to 371.13 and 819.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 371.13 and 819.88 is: 1,811.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.13 : 819.88 = 819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.13/819.88 = 819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.13x = 819.88 × 819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.13x = 672,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,195.02/371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.24

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