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Finding the Third Proportional to 409.03 and 887.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 409.03 and 887.81 is: 1,927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.03 : 887.81 = 887.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.03/887.81 = 887.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.03x = 887.81 × 887.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.03x = 788,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,211.04/409.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.02

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