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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.94 and 606.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.94 and 606.84 is: 927.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.94 : 606.84 = 606.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.94/606.84 = 606.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.94x = 606.84 × 606.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.94x = 368,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,259.34/396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.75

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