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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.44 and 815.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.44 and 815.75 is: 1,786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 815.75 = 815.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/815.75 = 815.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 815.75 × 815.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 665,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,448.06/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.74

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