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Finding the Third Proportional to 408.63 and 876.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 408.63 and 876.38 is: 1,879.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.63 : 876.38 = 876.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.63/876.38 = 876.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.63x = 876.38 × 876.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.63x = 768,033.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,033.14/408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.55

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