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Finding the Third Proportional to 838.69 and 1,326.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 838.69 and 1,326.94 is: 2,099.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.69 : 1,326.94 = 1,326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.69/1,326.94 = 1,326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.69x = 1,326.94 × 1,326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.69x = 1,760,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,763.13/838.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.43

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