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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.13 and 628.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.13 and 628.31 is: 972.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 628.31 = 628.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/628.31 = 628.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 628.31 × 628.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 394,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,776.60/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.06

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