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Finding the Third Proportional to 409 and 628.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 409 and 628.50 is: 965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 628.50 = 628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/628.50 = 628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 628.50 × 628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 395,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,012.25/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.80

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