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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.63 and 806.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.63 and 806.63 is: 1,736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 806.63 = 806.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/806.63 = 806.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 806.63 × 806.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 650,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,643.89/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.79

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