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Finding the Third Proportional to 403.88 and 861.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 403.88 and 861.75 is: 1,838.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.88 : 861.75 = 861.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.88/861.75 = 861.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.88x = 861.75 × 861.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.88x = 742,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,613.06/403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.72

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