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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.25 and 792.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.25 and 792.25 is: 1,646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 792.25 = 792.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/792.25 = 792.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 792.25 × 792.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 627,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,660.06/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.32

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