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Finding the Third Proportional to 803.13 and 1,670.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 803.13 and 1,670.38 is: 3,474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.13 : 1,670.38 = 1,670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.13/1,670.38 = 1,670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.13x = 1,670.38 × 1,670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.13x = 2,790,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,152.64/803.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.12

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