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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.03 and 819.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.03 and 819.84 is: 1,764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 819.84 = 819.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/819.84 = 819.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 819.84 × 819.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 672,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,143.77/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.01

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