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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.75 and 895.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.75 and 895.38 is: 2,162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.75 : 895.38 = 895.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.75/895.38 = 895.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.75x = 895.38 × 895.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.75x = 801,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,696.39/370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.36

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