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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.22 and 811.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.22 and 811.69 is: 1,646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 811.69 = 811.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/811.69 = 811.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 811.69 × 811.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 658,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,836.60/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.19

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