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Finding the Third Proportional to 405.88 and 613.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 405.88 and 613.75 is: 928.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 613.75 = 613.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/613.75 = 613.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 613.75 × 613.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 376,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,689.06/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.09

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