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Finding the Third Proportional to 357.50 and 854

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Solution

The third proportional to 357.50 and 854 is: 2,040.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.50 : 854 = 854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.50/854 = 854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.50x = 854 × 854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.50x = 729,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,316/357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.04

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