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Finding the Third Proportional to 375.19 and 795.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 375.19 and 795.38 is: 1,686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.19 : 795.38 = 795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.19/795.38 = 795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.19x = 795.38 × 795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.19x = 632,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,621.39/375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.15

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