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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.52 and 783.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.52 and 783.42 is: 1,647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.52 : 783.42 = 783.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.52/783.42 = 783.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.52x = 783.42 × 783.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.52x = 613,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,749.83/372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.58

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