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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.88 and 788.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.88 and 788.63 is: 1,663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 788.63 = 788.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/788.63 = 788.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 788.63 × 788.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 621,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,929.39/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.47

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