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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.13 and 951.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.13 and 951.19 is: 2,227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 951.19 = 951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/951.19 = 951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 951.19 × 951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 904,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,757.66/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.78

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