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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.50 and 854.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.50 and 854.50 is: 1,841.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.50 : 854.50 = 854.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.50/854.50 = 854.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.50x = 854.50 × 854.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.50x = 730,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,170.25/396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.54

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