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Finding the Third Proportional to 403.66 and 807.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 403.66 and 807.31 is: 1,614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.66 : 807.31 = 807.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.66/807.31 = 807.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.66x = 807.31 × 807.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.66x = 651,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,750.32/403.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.62

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