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Finding the Third Proportional to 387.28 and 847.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 387.28 and 847.97 is: 1,856.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 847.97 = 847.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/847.97 = 847.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 847.97 × 847.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 719,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,051.00/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.66

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