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Finding the Third Proportional to 382 and 830.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 382 and 830.75 is: 1,806.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 830.75 = 830.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/830.75 = 830.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 830.75 × 830.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 690,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,145.56/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.66

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