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Finding the Third Proportional to 411.94 and 600.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 411.94 and 600.38 is: 875.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.94 : 600.38 = 600.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.94/600.38 = 600.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.94x = 600.38 × 600.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.94x = 360,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,450.14/411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.01

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