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Finding the Third Proportional to 411.25 and 887.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 411.25 and 887.75 is: 1,916.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.25 : 887.75 = 887.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.25/887.75 = 887.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.25x = 887.75 × 887.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.25x = 788,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,100.06/411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.35

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