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Finding the Third Proportional to 402.75 and 830.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 402.75 and 830.25 is: 1,711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.75 : 830.25 = 830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.75/830.25 = 830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.75x = 830.25 × 830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.75x = 689,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,315.06/402.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.52

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