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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.75 and 844.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.75 and 844.75 is: 1,798.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.75 : 844.75 = 844.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.75/844.75 = 844.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.75x = 844.75 × 844.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.75x = 713,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,602.56/396.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.62

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