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Finding the Third Proportional to 410.50 and 861

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Solution

The third proportional to 410.50 and 861 is: 1,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.50 : 861 = 861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.50/861 = 861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.50x = 861 × 861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.50x = 741,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,321/410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.90

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