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Finding the Third Proportional to 408.75 and 909.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 408.75 and 909.75 is: 2,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.75 : 909.75 = 909.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.75/909.75 = 909.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.75x = 909.75 × 909.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.75x = 827,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,645.06/408.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.82

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