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Finding the Third Proportional to 802.83 and 931.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 802.83 and 931.92 is: 1,081.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.83 : 931.92 = 931.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.83/931.92 = 931.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.83x = 931.92 × 931.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.83x = 868,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,478.38/802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.77

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