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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.50 and 796.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.50 and 796.13 is: 1,683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 796.13 = 796.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/796.13 = 796.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 796.13 × 796.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 633,815.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,815.02/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.44

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