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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.13 and 897.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.13 and 897.56 is: 2,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 897.56 = 897.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/897.56 = 897.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 897.56 × 897.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 805,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,618.44/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.40

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