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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.88 and 844.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.88 and 844.13 is: 1,751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 844.13 = 844.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/844.13 = 844.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 844.13 × 844.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 712,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,547.02/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.27

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