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Finding the Third Proportional to 406 and 958.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 406 and 958.25 is: 2,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406 : 958.25 = 958.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406/958.25 = 958.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406x = 958.25 × 958.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406x = 918,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,243.06/406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.68

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