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Finding the Third Proportional to 373 and 812

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Solution

The third proportional to 373 and 812 is: 1,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 812 = 812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/812 = 812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 812 × 812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 659,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,344/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.68

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