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Finding the Third Proportional to 404.25 and 876.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 404.25 and 876.75 is: 1,901.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.25 : 876.75 = 876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.25/876.75 = 876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.25x = 876.75 × 876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.25x = 768,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,690.56/404.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.52

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