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Finding the Third Proportional to 399.94 and 866.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 399.94 and 866.11 is: 1,875.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.94 : 866.11 = 866.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.94/866.11 = 866.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.94x = 866.11 × 866.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.94x = 750,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,145.45/399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.66

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