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Finding the Third Proportional to 383.91 and 837.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 383.91 and 837.42 is: 1,826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.91 : 837.42 = 837.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.91/837.42 = 837.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.91x = 837.42 × 837.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.91x = 701,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,275.40/383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.68

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