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Finding the Third Proportional to 385.73 and 801.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 385.73 and 801.42 is: 1,665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.73 : 801.42 = 801.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.73/801.42 = 801.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.73x = 801.42 × 801.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.73x = 642,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,277.02/385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.08

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