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Finding the Third Proportional to 390.84 and 826.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 390.84 and 826.53 is: 1,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 826.53 = 826.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/826.53 = 826.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 826.53 × 826.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 683,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,155.52/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.91

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