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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.88 and 828.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.88 and 828.19 is: 1,685.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 828.19 = 828.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/828.19 = 828.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 828.19 × 828.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 685,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,894.54/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.76

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