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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.13 and 806.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.13 and 806.81 is: 1,730.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 806.81 = 806.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/806.81 = 806.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 806.81 × 806.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 650,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,946.41/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.67

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