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Finding the Third Proportional to 382.65 and 829.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 382.65 and 829.38 is: 1,797.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.65 : 829.38 = 829.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.65/829.38 = 829.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.65x = 829.38 × 829.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.65x = 687,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,870.99/382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.63

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