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Finding the Third Proportional to 379 and 899.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 379 and 899.50 is: 2,134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 899.50 = 899.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/899.50 = 899.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 899.50 × 899.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 809,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,100.25/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.83

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