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Finding the Third Proportional to 365.25 and 847.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 365.25 and 847.50 is: 1,966.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.25 : 847.50 = 847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.25/847.50 = 847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.25x = 847.50 × 847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.25x = 718,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,256.25/365.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.48

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