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Finding the Third Proportional to 404 and 416

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Solution

The third proportional to 404 and 416 is: 428.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404 : 416 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404/416 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404x = 416 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404x = 173,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,056/404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.36

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