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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.88 and 833.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.88 and 833.25 is: 1,731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 833.25 = 833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/833.25 = 833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 833.25 × 833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 694,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,305.56/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.98

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