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Finding the Third Proportional to 385.75 and 906.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 385.75 and 906.88 is: 2,132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.75 : 906.88 = 906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.75/906.88 = 906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.75x = 906.88 × 906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.75x = 822,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,422.27/385.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.01

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