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Finding the Third Proportional to 392.34 and 843.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 392.34 and 843.47 is: 1,813.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 843.47 = 843.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/843.47 = 843.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 843.47 × 843.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 711,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,439.53/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.31

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