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Finding the Third Proportional to 389.81 and 848.60

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Solution

The third proportional to 389.81 and 848.60 is: 1,847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.81 : 848.60 = 848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.81/848.60 = 848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.81x = 848.60 × 848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.81x = 720,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,124.61/389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.36

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