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Finding the Third Proportional to 410.91 and 829.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 410.91 and 829.83 is: 1,675.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.91 : 829.83 = 829.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.91/829.83 = 829.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.91x = 829.83 × 829.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.91x = 688,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,614.72/410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.84

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