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Finding the Third Proportional to 374 and 806.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 374 and 806.50 is: 1,739.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 806.50 = 806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/806.50 = 806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 806.50 × 806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 650,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,442.25/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.15

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