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Finding the Third Proportional to 395.88 and 868.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 395.88 and 868.25 is: 1,904.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 868.25 = 868.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/868.25 = 868.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 868.25 × 868.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 753,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,858.06/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.28

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