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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.75 and 818.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.75 and 818.25 is: 1,753.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 818.25 = 818.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/818.25 = 818.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 818.25 × 818.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 669,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,533.06/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.85

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