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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.88 and 583.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.88 and 583.13 is: 848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 583.13 = 583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/583.13 = 583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 583.13 × 583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 340,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,034.77/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.23

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