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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.88 and 818.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.88 and 818.44 is: 1,791.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 818.44 = 818.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/818.44 = 818.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 818.44 × 818.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 669,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,839.94/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.61

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