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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.13 and 854.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.13 and 854.65 is: 1,973.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 854.65 = 854.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/854.65 = 854.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 854.65 × 854.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 730,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,423.95/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.45

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