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Finding the Third Proportional to 394.88 and 846.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 394.88 and 846.70 is: 1,815.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.88 : 846.70 = 846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.88/846.70 = 846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.88x = 846.70 × 846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.88x = 716,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,906.18/394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.53

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