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Finding the Third Proportional to 379.31 and 828.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 379.31 and 828.75 is: 1,810.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.31 : 828.75 = 828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.31/828.75 = 828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.31x = 828.75 × 828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.31x = 686,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,826.56/379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.71

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