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Finding the Third Proportional to 399.75 and 848.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 399.75 and 848.50 is: 1,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.75 : 848.50 = 848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.75/848.50 = 848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.75x = 848.50 × 848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.75x = 719,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,952.25/399.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.01

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