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Finding the Third Proportional to 388.23 and 853.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 388.23 and 853.35 is: 1,875.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 853.35 = 853.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/853.35 = 853.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 853.35 × 853.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 728,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,202.22/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.70

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