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Finding the Third Proportional to 380 and 834.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 380 and 834.25 is: 1,831.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 834.25 = 834.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/834.25 = 834.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 834.25 × 834.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 695,973.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,973.06/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.51

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