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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.75 and 833.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.75 and 833.44 is: 1,627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 833.44 = 833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/833.44 = 833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 833.44 × 833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 694,618.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,618.07/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.69

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