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Finding the Third Proportional to 376 and 828

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Solution

The third proportional to 376 and 828 is: 1,823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 828 = 828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/828 = 828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 828 × 828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 685,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,584/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.36

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