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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.94 and 845.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.94 and 845.06 is: 1,799.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.94 : 845.06 = 845.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.94/845.06 = 845.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.94x = 845.06 × 845.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.94x = 714,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,130.63/396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.10

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