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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.88 and 793.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.88 and 793.88 is: 1,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 793.88 = 793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/793.88 = 793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 793.88 × 793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 630,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,237.52/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.15

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