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Finding the Third Proportional to 371.25 and 867.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 371.25 and 867.38 is: 2,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 867.38 = 867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/867.38 = 867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 867.38 × 867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 752,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,339.39/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.50

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