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Finding the Third Proportional to 410.06 and 599.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 410.06 and 599.91 is: 877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.06 : 599.91 = 599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.06/599.91 = 599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.06x = 599.91 × 599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.06x = 359,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,887.51/410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.64

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