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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.38 and 724.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.38 and 724.94 is: 1,293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 724.94 = 724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/724.94 = 724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 724.94 × 724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 525,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,534.38/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.23

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