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Finding the Third Proportional to 390.76 and 849.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 390.76 and 849.45 is: 1,846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 849.45 = 849.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/849.45 = 849.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 849.45 × 849.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 721,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,557.34/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.54

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