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Finding the Third Proportional to 275.91 and 406.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 275.91 and 406.41 is: 598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.91 : 406.41 = 406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.91/406.41 = 406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.91x = 406.41 × 406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.91x = 165,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,166.04/275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.63

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