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Finding the Third Proportional to 381 and 823.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 381 and 823.50 is: 1,779.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 823.50 = 823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/823.50 = 823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 823.50 × 823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 678,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,152.25/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.93

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