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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.50 and 819.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.50 and 819.50 is: 1,793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.50 : 819.50 = 819.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.50/819.50 = 819.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.50x = 819.50 × 819.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.50x = 671,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,580.25/374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.27

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