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Finding the Third Proportional to 371.63 and 793.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 371.63 and 793.50 is: 1,694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.63 : 793.50 = 793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.63/793.50 = 793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.63x = 793.50 × 793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.63x = 629,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,642.25/371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.29

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