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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.99 and 793.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.99 and 793.55 is: 1,683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.99 : 793.55 = 793.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.99/793.55 = 793.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.99x = 793.55 × 793.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.99x = 629,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,716.64/373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.77

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