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Finding the Third Proportional to 380 and 604.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 380 and 604.13 is: 960.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 604.13 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/604.13 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 604.13 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 364,967.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,967.02/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.44

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