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Finding the Third Proportional to 421.03 and 862.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 421.03 and 862.73 is: 1,767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.03 : 862.73 = 862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.03/862.73 = 862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.03x = 862.73 × 862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.03x = 744,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,310.60/421.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.83

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