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Finding the Third Proportional to 391.75 and 858.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 391.75 and 858.25 is: 1,880.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.75 : 858.25 = 858.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.75/858.25 = 858.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.75x = 858.25 × 858.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.75x = 736,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,593.06/391.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.26

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