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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.13 and 628.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.13 and 628.03 is: 971.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 628.03 = 628.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/628.03 = 628.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 628.03 × 628.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 394,423.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,423.25/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.19

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