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Finding the Third Proportional to 386.44 and 850.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 386.44 and 850.22 is: 1,870.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 850.22 = 850.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/850.22 = 850.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 850.22 × 850.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 722,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,871.92/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.61

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