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Finding the Third Proportional to 417.38 and 828.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 417.38 and 828.75 is: 1,645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.38 : 828.75 = 828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.38/828.75 = 828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.38x = 828.75 × 828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.38x = 686,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,826.56/417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.59

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