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Finding the Third Proportional to 416 and 582.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 416 and 582.88 is: 816.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 582.88 = 582.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/582.88 = 582.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 582.88 × 582.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 339,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,743.27/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.69

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