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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.75 and 908.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.75 and 908.63 is: 2,162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 908.63 = 908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/908.63 = 908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 908.63 × 908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 825,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,599.39/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.67

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