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Finding the Third Proportional to 386.81 and 837.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 386.81 and 837.75 is: 1,814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.81 : 837.75 = 837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.81/837.75 = 837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.81x = 837.75 × 837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.81x = 701,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,825.06/386.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.38

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