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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.25 and 852.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.25 and 852.13 is: 1,814.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.25 : 852.13 = 852.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.25/852.13 = 852.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.25x = 852.13 × 852.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.25x = 726,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,117.02/400.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.16

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