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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.69 and 877.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.69 and 877.22 is: 1,892.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.69 : 877.22 = 877.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.69/877.22 = 877.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.69x = 877.22 × 877.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.69x = 769,512.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,512.74/406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.15

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