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Finding the Third Proportional to 399.75 and 873.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 399.75 and 873.75 is: 1,909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.75 : 873.75 = 873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.75/873.75 = 873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.75x = 873.75 × 873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.75x = 763,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,439.06/399.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.79

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