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Finding the Third Proportional to 371.62 and 788.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 371.62 and 788.80 is: 1,674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 788.80 = 788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/788.80 = 788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 788.80 × 788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 622,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,206.67/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.31

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