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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.57 and 865.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.57 and 865.69 is: 1,870.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.57 : 865.69 = 865.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.57/865.69 = 865.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.57x = 865.69 × 865.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.57x = 749,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,414.85/400.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.87

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