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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.22 and 876.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.22 and 876.80 is: 1,799.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.22 : 876.80 = 876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.22/876.80 = 876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.22x = 876.80 × 876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.22x = 768,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,772.76/427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.48

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