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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.27 and 629.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.27 and 629.65 is: 975.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.27 : 629.65 = 629.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.27/629.65 = 629.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.27x = 629.65 × 629.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.27x = 396,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,457.15/406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.86

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