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Finding the Third Proportional to 392.98 and 578.07

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Solution

The third proportional to 392.98 and 578.07 is: 850.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 578.07 = 578.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/578.07 = 578.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 578.07 × 578.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 334,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,169.80/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.36

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