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Finding the Third Proportional to 379.13 and 792.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 379.13 and 792.28 is: 1,655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 792.28 = 792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/792.28 = 792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 792.28 × 792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 627,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,709.58/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.68

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