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Finding the Third Proportional to 405.84 and 891.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 405.84 and 891.84 is: 1,959.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 891.84 = 891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/891.84 = 891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 891.84 × 891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 795,385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,385.27/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.83

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