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Finding the Third Proportional to 360.19 and 830.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 360.19 and 830.06 is: 1,912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.19 : 830.06 = 830.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.19/830.06 = 830.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.19x = 830.06 × 830.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.19x = 689,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,003.75/360.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.90

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