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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.78 and 625.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.78 and 625.92 is: 977.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 625.92 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/625.92 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 625.92 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 391,778.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,778.19/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.54

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