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Finding the Third Proportional to 355 and 840.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 355 and 840.50 is: 1,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 840.50 = 840.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/840.50 = 840.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 840.50 × 840.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 706,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,440.25/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.97

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