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Finding the Third Proportional to 362 and 864.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 362 and 864.50 is: 2,064.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 864.50 = 864.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/864.50 = 864.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 864.50 × 864.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 747,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,360.25/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.53

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