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Finding the Third Proportional to 793 and 1,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 793 and 1,364 is: 2,346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793 : 1,364 = 1,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793/1,364 = 1,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793x = 1,364 × 1,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793x = 1,860,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,496/793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.15

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