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Finding the Third Proportional to 389.81 and 842.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 389.81 and 842.63 is: 1,821.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.81 : 842.63 = 842.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.81/842.63 = 842.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.81x = 842.63 × 842.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.81x = 710,016.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,016.89/389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.43

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