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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.13 and 808.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.13 and 808.13 is: 1,528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.13 : 808.13 = 808.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.13/808.13 = 808.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.13x = 808.13 × 808.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.13x = 653,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,066.02/427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.98

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