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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.44 and 889.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.44 and 889.97 is: 2,149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 889.97 = 889.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/889.97 = 889.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 889.97 × 889.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 792,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,044.38/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.74

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