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Finding the Third Proportional to 397.41 and 851.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 397.41 and 851.13 is: 1,822.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.41 : 851.13 = 851.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.41/851.13 = 851.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.41x = 851.13 × 851.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.41x = 724,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,427.06/397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.89

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