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Finding the Third Proportional to 380.34 and 823.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 380.34 and 823.33 is: 1,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 823.33 = 823.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/823.33 = 823.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 823.33 × 823.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 677,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,870.01/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.27

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