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Finding the Third Proportional to 401.88 and 973.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 401.88 and 973.75 is: 2,359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 973.75 = 973.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/973.75 = 973.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 973.75 × 973.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 948,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,189.06/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.41

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