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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.06 and 894.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.06 and 894.75 is: 2,175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 894.75 = 894.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/894.75 = 894.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 894.75 × 894.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 800,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,577.56/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.11

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