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Finding the Third Proportional to 377.13 and 785.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 377.13 and 785.75 is: 1,637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 785.75 = 785.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/785.75 = 785.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 785.75 × 785.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 617,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,403.06/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.13

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