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Finding the Third Proportional to 379.13 and 831.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 379.13 and 831.56 is: 1,823.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 831.56 = 831.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/831.56 = 831.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 831.56 × 831.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 691,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,496.19/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.93

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