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Finding the Third Proportional to 408.16 and 649.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 408.16 and 649.27 is: 1,032.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 649.27 = 649.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/649.27 = 649.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 649.27 × 649.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 421,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,545.85/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.79

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