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Finding the Third Proportional to 409 and 601

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Solution

The third proportional to 409 and 601 is: 883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 601 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/601 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 601 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 361,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,201/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.13

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