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Finding the Third Proportional to 407.75 and 883.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 407.75 and 883.75 is: 1,915.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.75 : 883.75 = 883.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.75/883.75 = 883.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.75x = 883.75 × 883.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.75x = 781,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,014.06/407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.42

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