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Finding the Third Proportional to 377.06 and 830.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 377.06 and 830.44 is: 1,828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 830.44 = 830.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/830.44 = 830.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 830.44 × 830.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 689,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,626.44/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.94

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