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Finding the Third Proportional to 401.38 and 863.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 401.38 and 863.75 is: 1,858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.38 : 863.75 = 863.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.38/863.75 = 863.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.38x = 863.75 × 863.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.38x = 746,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,064.06/401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.77

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