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Finding the Third Proportional to 410.06 and 575.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 410.06 and 575.23 is: 806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.06 : 575.23 = 575.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.06/575.23 = 575.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.06x = 575.23 × 575.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.06x = 330,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,885.60/410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.92

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