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Finding the Third Proportional to 394.25 and 858.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 394.25 and 858.25 is: 1,868.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.25 : 858.25 = 858.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.25/858.25 = 858.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.25x = 858.25 × 858.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.25x = 736,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,593.06/394.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.34

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