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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.75 and 876.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.75 and 876.88 is: 1,918.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.75 : 876.88 = 876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.75/876.88 = 876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.75x = 876.88 × 876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.75x = 768,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,909.77/400.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.68

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