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Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 413.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 243 and 413.54 is: 703.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 413.54 = 413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/413.54 = 413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 413.54 × 413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 171,017.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,017.79/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.78

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