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Finding the Third Proportional to 393.56 and 861.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 393.56 and 861.94 is: 1,887.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.56 : 861.94 = 861.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.56/861.94 = 861.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.56x = 861.94 × 861.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.56x = 742,936.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,936.25/393.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.72

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