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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.38 and 883.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.38 and 883.41 is: 2,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 883.41 = 883.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/883.41 = 883.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 883.41 × 883.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 780,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,406.60/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.30

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