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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 847.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 847.34 is: 1,988.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 847.34 = 847.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/847.34 = 847.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 847.34 × 847.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 717,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,978.19/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.17

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