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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.22 and 873

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.22 and 873 is: 1,904.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 873 = 873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/873 = 873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 873 × 873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 762,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,129/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.28

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