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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.50 and 828

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.50 and 828 is: 1,711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.50 : 828 = 828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.50/828 = 828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.50x = 828 × 828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.50x = 685,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,584/400.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.82

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