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Finding the Third Proportional to 404.63 and 586.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 404.63 and 586.13 is: 849.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.63 : 586.13 = 586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.63/586.13 = 586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.63x = 586.13 × 586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.63x = 343,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,542.52/404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.04

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