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Finding the Third Proportional to 388.71 and 827.24

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Solution

The third proportional to 388.71 and 827.24 is: 1,760.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 827.24 = 827.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/827.24 = 827.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 827.24 × 827.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 684,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,332.87/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.55

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