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Finding the Third Proportional to 358 and 929.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 358 and 929.50 is: 2,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 929.50 = 929.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/929.50 = 929.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 929.50 × 929.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 863,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,970.25/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.32

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