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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.36 and 955.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.36 and 955.97 is: 2,282.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.36 : 955.97 = 955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.36/955.97 = 955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.36x = 955.97 × 955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.36x = 913,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,876.25/400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.64

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