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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.75 and 866.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.75 and 866.75 is: 1,874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.75 : 866.75 = 866.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.75/866.75 = 866.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.75x = 866.75 × 866.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.75x = 751,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,255.56/400.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.62

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