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Finding the Third Proportional to 379.05 and 827.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 379.05 and 827.09 is: 1,804.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.05 : 827.09 = 827.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.05/827.09 = 827.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.05x = 827.09 × 827.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.05x = 684,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,071.15/379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.68

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