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Finding the Third Proportional to 396 and 866.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 396 and 866.50 is: 1,896.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 866.50 = 866.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/866.50 = 866.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 866.50 × 866.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 750,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,822.25/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.02

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