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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.50 and 878.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.50 and 878.63 is: 1,844.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 878.63 = 878.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/878.63 = 878.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 878.63 × 878.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 771,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,981.89/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.64

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