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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.22 and 930.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.22 and 930.80 is: 2,164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 930.80 = 930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/930.80 = 930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 930.80 × 930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 866,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,382.82/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.77

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