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Finding the Third Proportional to 410.41 and 878.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 410.41 and 878.41 is: 1,880.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.41 : 878.41 = 878.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.41/878.41 = 878.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.41x = 878.41 × 878.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.41x = 771,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,597.54/410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.08

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