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Finding the Third Proportional to 399.56 and 819.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 399.56 and 819.19 is: 1,679.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.56 : 819.19 = 819.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.56/819.19 = 819.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.56x = 819.19 × 819.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.56x = 671,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,068.16/399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.51

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