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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.38 and 834.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.38 and 834.75 is: 1,827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 834.75 = 834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/834.75 = 834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 834.75 × 834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 696,807.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,807.56/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.09

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