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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.69 and 850.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.69 and 850.75 is: 1,824.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.69 : 850.75 = 850.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.69/850.75 = 850.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.69x = 850.75 × 850.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.69x = 723,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,775.56/396.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.55

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