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Finding the Third Proportional to 413.63 and 573.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 413.63 and 573.38 is: 794.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.63 : 573.38 = 573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.63/573.38 = 573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.63x = 573.38 × 573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.63x = 328,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,758.89/413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.82

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