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Finding the Third Proportional to 404.44 and 874.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 404.44 and 874.97 is: 1,892.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 874.97 = 874.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/874.97 = 874.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 874.97 × 874.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 765,570.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,570.31/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.93

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