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Finding the Third Proportional to 390.56 and 827.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 390.56 and 827.53 is: 1,753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 827.53 = 827.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/827.53 = 827.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 827.53 × 827.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 684,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,807.97/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.39

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