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Finding the Third Proportional to 394.03 and 858.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 394.03 and 858.94 is: 1,872.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.03 : 858.94 = 858.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.03/858.94 = 858.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.03x = 858.94 × 858.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.03x = 737,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,773.63/394.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.37

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