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Finding the Third Proportional to 407.94 and 615.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 407.94 and 615.69 is: 929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 615.69 = 615.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/615.69 = 615.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 615.69 × 615.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 379,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,071.10/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.24

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