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Finding the Third Proportional to 409.88 and 575.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 409.88 and 575.94 is: 809.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.88 : 575.94 = 575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.88/575.94 = 575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.88x = 575.94 × 575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.88x = 331,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,704.00/409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.28

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