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Finding the Third Proportional to 390.94 and 859.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 390.94 and 859.50 is: 1,889.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 859.50 = 859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/859.50 = 859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 859.50 × 859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 738,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,740.25/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.66

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