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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.63 and 808.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.63 and 808.25 is: 1,753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 808.25 = 808.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/808.25 = 808.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 808.25 × 808.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 653,268.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,268.06/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.15

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