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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.75 and 833.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.75 and 833.50 is: 1,819.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 833.50 = 833.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/833.50 = 833.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 833.50 × 833.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 694,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,722.25/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.84

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