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Finding the Third Proportional to 407.53 and 878.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 407.53 and 878.77 is: 1,894.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 878.77 = 878.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/878.77 = 878.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 878.77 × 878.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 772,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,229.02/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.90

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