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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.75 and 900.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.75 and 900.38 is: 2,123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 900.38 = 900.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/900.38 = 900.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 900.38 × 900.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 810,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,675.14/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.58

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