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Finding the Third Proportional to 359.50 and 865.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 359.50 and 865.75 is: 2,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.50 : 865.75 = 865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.50/865.75 = 865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.50x = 865.75 × 865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.50x = 749,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,523.06/359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.90

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