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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.19 and 813.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.19 and 813.84 is: 1,737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 813.84 = 813.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/813.84 = 813.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 813.84 × 813.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 662,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,341.65/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.57

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