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Finding the Third Proportional to 401.13 and 536.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 401.13 and 536.38 is: 717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.13 : 536.38 = 536.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.13/536.38 = 536.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.13x = 536.38 × 536.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.13x = 287,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,698.14/401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.23

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