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Finding the Third Proportional to 853.88 and 1,357.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 853.88 and 1,357.73 is: 2,158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.88 : 1,357.73 = 1,357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.88/1,357.73 = 1,357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.88x = 1,357.73 × 1,357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.88x = 1,843,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,442.63/853.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.91

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