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Finding the Third Proportional to 855.75 and 1,403.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 855.75 and 1,403.63 is: 2,302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.75 : 1,403.63 = 1,403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.75/1,403.63 = 1,403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.75x = 1,403.63 × 1,403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.75x = 1,970,163.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,163.14/855.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.26

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