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Finding the Third Proportional to 390.66 and 849.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 390.66 and 849.52 is: 1,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 849.52 = 849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/849.52 = 849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 849.52 × 849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 721,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,676.80/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.34

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