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Finding the Third Proportional to 408.38 and 712.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 408.38 and 712.13 is: 1,241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 712.13 = 712.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/712.13 = 712.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 712.13 × 712.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 507,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,122.02/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.80

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