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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.56 and 550.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.56 and 550.13 is: 763.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.56 : 550.13 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.56/550.13 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.56x = 550.13 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.56x = 302,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,637.52/396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.15

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