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Finding the Third Proportional to 375 and 868.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375 and 868.50 is: 2,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 868.50 = 868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/868.50 = 868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 868.50 × 868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 754,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,292.25/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.45

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