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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.66 and 816.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.66 and 816.19 is: 1,787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 816.19 = 816.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/816.19 = 816.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 816.19 × 816.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 666,162.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,162.04/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.60

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