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Finding the Third Proportional to 359.75 and 849.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 359.75 and 849.88 is: 2,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.75 : 849.88 = 849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.75/849.88 = 849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.75x = 849.88 × 849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.75x = 722,287.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,287.52/359.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.75

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