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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.09 and 808.18

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.09 and 808.18 is: 1,755.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.09 : 808.18 = 808.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.09/808.18 = 808.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.09x = 808.18 × 808.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.09x = 653,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,155.99/372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.35

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