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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.06 and 832.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.06 and 832.31 is: 2,013.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 832.31 = 832.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/832.31 = 832.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 832.31 × 832.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 692,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,744.10/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.43

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