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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.13 and 865.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.13 and 865.31 is: 1,871.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 865.31 = 865.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/865.31 = 865.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 865.31 × 865.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 748,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,765.72/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.33

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