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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.75 and 866.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.75 and 866.44 is: 2,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.75 : 866.44 = 866.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.75/866.44 = 866.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.75x = 866.44 × 866.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.75x = 750,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,713.94/372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.99

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