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Finding the Third Proportional to 359.63 and 866.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 359.63 and 866.06 is: 2,085.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.63 : 866.06 = 866.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.63/866.06 = 866.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.63x = 866.06 × 866.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.63x = 750,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,064.25/359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.68

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