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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.88 and 892.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.88 and 892.50 is: 1,987.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 892.50 = 892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/892.50 = 892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 892.50 × 892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 796,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,556.25/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.04

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