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Finding the Third Proportional to 382 and 919.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 382 and 919.75 is: 2,214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 919.75 = 919.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/919.75 = 919.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 919.75 × 919.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 845,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,940.06/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.50

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