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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.97 and 863.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.97 and 863.16 is: 2,058.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 863.16 = 863.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/863.16 = 863.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 863.16 × 863.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 745,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,038.71/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.30

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