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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.94 and 822.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.94 and 822.47 is: 1,771.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 822.47 = 822.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/822.47 = 822.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 822.47 × 822.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 676,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,454.84/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.11

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