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Finding the Third Proportional to 405.75 and 794.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 405.75 and 794.50 is: 1,555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.75 : 794.50 = 794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.75/794.50 = 794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.75x = 794.50 × 794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.75x = 631,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,230.25/405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.71

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