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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.50 and 853

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.50 and 853 is: 1,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 853 = 853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/853 = 853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 853 × 853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 727,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,609/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.29

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