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Finding the Third Proportional to 356.91 and 926.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 356.91 and 926.44 is: 2,404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 926.44 = 926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/926.44 = 926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 926.44 × 926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 858,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,286.44/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.80

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