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Finding the Third Proportional to 332.44 and 792.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 332.44 and 792.84 is: 1,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 792.84 = 792.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/792.84 = 792.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 792.84 × 792.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 628,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,601.21/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.89

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