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Finding the Third Proportional to 409 and 596

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Solution

The third proportional to 409 and 596 is: 868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 596 = 596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/596 = 596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 596 × 596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 355,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,216/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.50

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