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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.88 and 828.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.88 and 828.38 is: 1,835.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 828.38 = 828.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/828.38 = 828.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 828.38 × 828.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 686,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,205.14/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.39

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