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Finding the Third Proportional to 386.86 and 907.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 386.86 and 907.45 is: 2,128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 907.45 = 907.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/907.45 = 907.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 907.45 × 907.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 823,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,471.17/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.61

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