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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.88 and 856.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.88 and 856.13 is: 2,042.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 856.13 = 856.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/856.13 = 856.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 856.13 × 856.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 732,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,950.02/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.35

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