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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.77 and 869.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.77 and 869.48 is: 1,905.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.77 : 869.48 = 869.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.77/869.48 = 869.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.77x = 869.48 × 869.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.77x = 756,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,003.08/396.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.38

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