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Finding the Third Proportional to 797.34 and 1,833.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 797.34 and 1,833.89 is: 4,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.34 : 1,833.89 = 1,833.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.34/1,833.89 = 1,833.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.34x = 1,833.89 × 1,833.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.34x = 3,363,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,154.82/797.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.95

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