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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.09 and 829.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.09 and 829.78 is: 1,850.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.09 : 829.78 = 829.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.09/829.78 = 829.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.09x = 829.78 × 829.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.09x = 688,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,536.92/372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.44

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