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Finding the Third Proportional to 386.44 and 924.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 386.44 and 924.75 is: 2,212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 924.75 = 924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/924.75 = 924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 924.75 × 924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 855,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,162.56/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.94

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