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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.13 and 646.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.13 and 646.13 is: 1,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 646.13 = 646.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/646.13 = 646.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 646.13 × 646.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 417,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,477.52/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.95

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