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Finding the Third Proportional to 832.78 and 1,609.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 832.78 and 1,609.88 is: 3,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.78 : 1,609.88 = 1,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.78/1,609.88 = 1,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.78x = 1,609.88 × 1,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.78x = 2,591,697.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,697.52/832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.10

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