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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.38 and 833.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.38 and 833.13 is: 1,819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 833.13 = 833.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/833.13 = 833.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 833.13 × 833.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 694,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,097.27/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.99

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