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Finding the Third Proportional to 380.06 and 831.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 380.06 and 831.56 is: 1,819.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 831.56 = 831.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/831.56 = 831.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 831.56 × 831.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 691,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,496.19/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.43

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