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Finding the Third Proportional to 399.56 and 863.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 399.56 and 863.06 is: 1,864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.56 : 863.06 = 863.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.56/863.06 = 863.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.56x = 863.06 × 863.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.56x = 744,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,876.88/399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.23

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