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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.75 and 914.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.75 and 914.25 is: 2,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 914.25 = 914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/914.25 = 914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 914.25 × 914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 835,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,853.06/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.08

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