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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.78 and 809.79

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.78 and 809.79 is: 1,754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 809.79 = 809.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/809.79 = 809.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 809.79 × 809.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 655,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,758.33/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.39

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