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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.75 and 871.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.75 and 871.75 is: 1,896.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.75 : 871.75 = 871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.75/871.75 = 871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.75x = 871.75 × 871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.75x = 759,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,948.06/400.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.31

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