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Finding the Third Proportional to 413.25 and 878.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 413.25 and 878.25 is: 1,866.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.25 : 878.25 = 878.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.25/878.25 = 878.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.25x = 878.25 × 878.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.25x = 771,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,323.06/413.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.48

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