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Finding the Third Proportional to 382.88 and 864.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 382.88 and 864.94 is: 1,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 864.94 = 864.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/864.94 = 864.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 864.94 × 864.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 748,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,116.88/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.95

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