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Finding the Third Proportional to 413.06 and 550.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 413.06 and 550.69 is: 734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.06 : 550.69 = 550.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.06/550.69 = 550.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.06x = 550.69 × 550.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.06x = 303,256.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,256.72/413.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.17

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