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Finding the Third Proportional to 380.75 and 816.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 380.75 and 816.63 is: 1,751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 816.63 = 816.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/816.63 = 816.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 816.63 × 816.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 666,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,876.39/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.48

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