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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.88 and 606.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.88 and 606.75 is: 918.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 606.75 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/606.75 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 606.75 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 368,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,145.56/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.36

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