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Finding the Third Proportional to 403.03 and 880.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 403.03 and 880.31 is: 1,922.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.03 : 880.31 = 880.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.03/880.31 = 880.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.03x = 880.31 × 880.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.03x = 774,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,950.10/403.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.80

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