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Finding the Third Proportional to 397.88 and 844.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 397.88 and 844.50 is: 1,792.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.88 : 844.50 = 844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.88/844.50 = 844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.88x = 844.50 × 844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.88x = 713,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,180.25/397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.47

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