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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.13 and 904.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.13 and 904.88 is: 2,016.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 904.88 = 904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/904.88 = 904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 904.88 × 904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 818,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,798.77/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.13

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