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Finding the Third Proportional to 408 and 791.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 408 and 791.25 is: 1,534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 791.25 = 791.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/791.25 = 791.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 791.25 × 791.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 626,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,076.56/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.50

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