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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.88 and 537.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.88 and 537.75 is: 721.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 537.75 = 537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/537.75 = 537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 537.75 × 537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 289,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,175.06/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.36

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