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Finding the Third Proportional to 382.13 and 565.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 382.13 and 565.13 is: 835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.13 : 565.13 = 565.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.13/565.13 = 565.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.13x = 565.13 × 565.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.13x = 319,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,366.27/382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.76

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