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Finding the Third Proportional to 398.91 and 858.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 398.91 and 858.84 is: 1,849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.91 : 858.84 = 858.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.91/858.84 = 858.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.91x = 858.84 × 858.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.91x = 737,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,612.59/398.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.09

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