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Finding the Third Proportional to 391.13 and 832.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 391.13 and 832.88 is: 1,773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.13 : 832.88 = 832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.13/832.88 = 832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.13x = 832.88 × 832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.13x = 693,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,680.77/391.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.55

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