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Finding the Third Proportional to 383.63 and 826.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 383.63 and 826.88 is: 1,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.63 : 826.88 = 826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.63/826.88 = 826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.63x = 826.88 × 826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.63x = 683,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,722.27/383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.27

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