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Finding the Third Proportional to 379.13 and 833.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 379.13 and 833.06 is: 1,830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 833.06 = 833.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/833.06 = 833.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 833.06 × 833.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 693,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,993.13/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.51

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