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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.63 and 859.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.63 and 859.25 is: 1,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.63 : 859.25 = 859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.63/859.25 = 859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.63x = 859.25 × 859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.63x = 738,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,310.56/400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.90

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