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Finding the Third Proportional to 399.94 and 630.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 399.94 and 630.28 is: 993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.94 : 630.28 = 630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.94/630.28 = 630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.94x = 630.28 × 630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.94x = 397,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,254.45/399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.29

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