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Finding the Third Proportional to 362.25 and 854.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 362.25 and 854.44 is: 2,015.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 854.44 = 854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/854.44 = 854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 854.44 × 854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 730,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,063.44/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.36

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