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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.50 and 826.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.50 and 826.50 is: 1,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 826.50 = 826.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/826.50 = 826.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 826.50 × 826.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 683,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,102.25/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.45

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