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Finding the Third Proportional to 409.13 and 913.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 409.13 and 913.03 is: 2,037.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.13 : 913.03 = 913.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.13/913.03 = 913.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.13x = 913.03 × 913.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.13x = 833,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,626.06/409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.58

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