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Finding the Third Proportional to 409.13 and 454.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 409.13 and 454.13 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.13 : 454.13 = 454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.13/454.13 = 454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.13x = 454.13 × 454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.13x = 206,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,229.52/409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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