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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.84 and 630.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.84 and 630.42 is: 1,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.84 : 630.42 = 630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.84/630.42 = 630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.84x = 630.42 × 630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.84x = 397,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,431.74/396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.48

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