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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.38 and 838.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.38 and 838.13 is: 1,886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 838.13 = 838.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/838.13 = 838.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 838.13 × 838.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 702,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,453.52/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.41

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