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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.73 and 805.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.73 and 805.78 is: 1,723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 805.78 = 805.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/805.78 = 805.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 805.78 × 805.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 649,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,283.42/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.45

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