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Finding the Third Proportional to 354 and 809

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Solution

The third proportional to 354 and 809 is: 1,848.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 809 = 809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/809 = 809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 809 × 809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 654,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,481/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.82

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