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Finding the Third Proportional to 357.75 and 927

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Solution

The third proportional to 357.75 and 927 is: 2,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 927 = 927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/927 = 927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 927 × 927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 859,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,329/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.04

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