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Finding the Third Proportional to 409 and 530.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 409 and 530.75 is: 688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 530.75 = 530.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/530.75 = 530.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 530.75 × 530.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 281,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,695.56/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.74

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