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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.13 and 875.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.13 and 875.81 is: 1,795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.13 : 875.81 = 875.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.13/875.81 = 875.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.13x = 875.81 × 875.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.13x = 767,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,047.54/427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.84

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