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Finding the Third Proportional to 401.63 and 879.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 401.63 and 879.19 is: 1,924.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.63 : 879.19 = 879.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.63/879.19 = 879.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.63x = 879.19 × 879.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.63x = 772,970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,970.66/401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.61

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