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Finding the Third Proportional to 359 and 851.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 359 and 851.75 is: 2,020.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 851.75 = 851.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/851.75 = 851.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 851.75 × 851.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 725,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,478.06/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.83

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