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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.94 and 530.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.94 and 530.44 is: 708.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.94 : 530.44 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.94/530.44 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.94x = 530.44 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.94x = 281,363.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,363.94/396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.84

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