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Finding the Third Proportional to 379.13 and 832.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 379.13 and 832.31 is: 1,827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 832.31 = 832.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/832.31 = 832.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 832.31 × 832.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 692,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,744.10/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.22

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