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Finding the Third Proportional to 364 and 883.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 364 and 883.50 is: 2,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 883.50 = 883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/883.50 = 883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 883.50 × 883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 780,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,572.25/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.43

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