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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.50 and 848.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.50 and 848.81 is: 1,721.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 848.81 = 848.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/848.81 = 848.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 848.81 × 848.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 720,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,482.66/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.58

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