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Finding the Third Proportional to 390.38 and 853.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 390.38 and 853.63 is: 1,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.38 : 853.63 = 853.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.38/853.63 = 853.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.38x = 853.63 × 853.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.38x = 728,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,675.64/390.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.60

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