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Finding the Third Proportional to 392.75 and 600.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 392.75 and 600.13 is: 917.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.75 : 600.13 = 600.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.75/600.13 = 600.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.75x = 600.13 × 600.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.75x = 360,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,150.02/392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.00

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