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Finding the Third Proportional to 377 and 821.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 377 and 821.75 is: 1,791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 821.75 = 821.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/821.75 = 821.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 821.75 × 821.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 675,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,273.06/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.18

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