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Finding the Third Proportional to 866 and 1,866.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 866 and 1,866.25 is: 4,021.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866 : 1,866.25 = 1,866.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866/1,866.25 = 1,866.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866x = 1,866.25 × 1,866.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866x = 3,482,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,889.06/866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.81

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