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Finding the Third Proportional to 331 and 823

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Solution

The third proportional to 331 and 823 is: 2,046.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 823 = 823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/823 = 823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 823 × 823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 677,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,329/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.31

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