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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.75 and 868.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.75 and 868.50 is: 2,073.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 868.50 = 868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/868.50 = 868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 868.50 × 868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 754,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,292.25/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.66

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