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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.06 and 836.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.06 and 836.44 is: 2,185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 836.44 = 836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/836.44 = 836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 836.44 × 836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 699,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,627.69/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.91

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