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Finding the Third Proportional to 408.50 and 959.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 408.50 and 959.75 is: 2,254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.50 : 959.75 = 959.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.50/959.75 = 959.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.50x = 959.75 × 959.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.50x = 921,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,120.06/408.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.88

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