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Finding the Third Proportional to 377.78 and 800.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 377.78 and 800.84 is: 1,697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 800.84 = 800.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/800.84 = 800.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 800.84 × 800.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 641,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,350.71/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.68

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