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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.73 and 818.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.73 and 818.02 is: 1,776.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 818.02 = 818.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/818.02 = 818.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 818.02 × 818.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 669,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,149.56/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.18

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