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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.31 and 848.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.31 and 848.16 is: 1,797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.31 : 848.16 = 848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.31/848.16 = 848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.31x = 848.16 × 848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.31x = 719,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,369.02/400.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.02

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