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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.63 and 827.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.63 and 827.50 is: 1,818.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.63 : 827.50 = 827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.63/827.50 = 827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.63x = 827.50 × 827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.63x = 684,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,756.25/376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.14

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