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Finding the Third Proportional to 363 and 887.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 363 and 887.50 is: 2,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 887.50 = 887.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/887.50 = 887.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 887.50 × 887.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 787,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,656.25/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.85

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