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Finding the Third Proportional to 409.13 and 672.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 409.13 and 672.75 is: 1,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.13 : 672.75 = 672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.13/672.75 = 672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.13x = 672.75 × 672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.13x = 452,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,592.56/409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.25

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