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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 851.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 851.63 is: 2,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 851.63 = 851.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/851.63 = 851.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 851.63 × 851.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 725,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,265.14/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.35

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