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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.94 and 843.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.94 and 843.19 is: 1,791.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.94 : 843.19 = 843.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.94/843.19 = 843.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.94x = 843.19 × 843.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.94x = 710,965.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,965.16/396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.13

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