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Finding the Third Proportional to 377.50 and 795.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 377.50 and 795.25 is: 1,675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 795.25 = 795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/795.25 = 795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 795.25 × 795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 632,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,422.56/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.29

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