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Finding the Third Proportional to 442 and 861.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 442 and 861.50 is: 1,679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 861.50 = 861.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/861.50 = 861.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 861.50 × 861.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 742,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,182.25/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.15

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