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Finding the Third Proportional to 377.75 and 824.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 377.75 and 824.75 is: 1,800.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 824.75 = 824.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/824.75 = 824.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 824.75 × 824.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 680,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,212.56/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.70

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