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Finding the Third Proportional to 384.13 and 833.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 384.13 and 833.25 is: 1,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.13 : 833.25 = 833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.13/833.25 = 833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.13x = 833.25 × 833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.13x = 694,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,305.56/384.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.50

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