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Finding the Third Proportional to 401 and 987

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Solution

The third proportional to 401 and 987 is: 2,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401 : 987 = 987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401/987 = 987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401x = 987 × 987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401x = 974,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,169/401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.35

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