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Finding the Third Proportional to 390.94 and 833.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 390.94 and 833.06 is: 1,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 833.06 = 833.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/833.06 = 833.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 833.06 × 833.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 693,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,993.13/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.20

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