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Finding the Third Proportional to 362.75 and 866.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 362.75 and 866.38 is: 2,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 866.38 = 866.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/866.38 = 866.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 866.38 × 866.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 750,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,605.64/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.21

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