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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.56 and 581.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.56 and 581.91 is: 853.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.56 : 581.91 = 581.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.56/581.91 = 581.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.56x = 581.91 × 581.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.56x = 338,614.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,614.88/396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.88

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