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Finding the Third Proportional to 408.50 and 867.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 408.50 and 867.25 is: 1,841.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.50 : 867.25 = 867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.50/867.25 = 867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.50x = 867.25 × 867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.50x = 752,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,122.56/408.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.18

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