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Finding the Third Proportional to 405.25 and 863.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 405.25 and 863.50 is: 1,839.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.25 : 863.50 = 863.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.25/863.50 = 863.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.25x = 863.50 × 863.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.25x = 745,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,632.25/405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.93

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