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Finding the Third Proportional to 341.24 and 848.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 341.24 and 848.13 is: 2,107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.24 : 848.13 = 848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.24/848.13 = 848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.24x = 848.13 × 848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.24x = 719,319.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,319.33/341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.93

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