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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.31 and 558.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.31 and 558.75 is: 768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.31 : 558.75 = 558.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.31/558.75 = 558.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.31x = 558.75 × 558.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.31x = 312,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,201.56/406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.38

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