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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.13 and 570.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.13 and 570.38 is: 801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 570.38 = 570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/570.38 = 570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 570.38 × 570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 325,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,327.64/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.05

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