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Finding the Third Proportional to 381 and 863.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 381 and 863.25 is: 1,955.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 863.25 = 863.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/863.25 = 863.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 863.25 × 863.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 745,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,200.56/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.91

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