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Finding the Third Proportional to 408.80 and 832.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 408.80 and 832.78 is: 1,696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.80 : 832.78 = 832.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.80/832.78 = 832.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.80x = 832.78 × 832.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.80x = 693,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,524.61/408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.50

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