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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.97 and 854.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.97 and 854.30 is: 2,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 854.30 = 854.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/854.30 = 854.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 854.30 × 854.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 729,823.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,823.15/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.26

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