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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.13 and 577.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.13 and 577.13 is: 820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 577.13 = 577.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/577.13 = 577.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 577.13 × 577.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 333,073.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,073.27/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.13

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