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Finding the Third Proportional to 410 and 616.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 410 and 616.50 is: 927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 616.50 = 616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/616.50 = 616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 616.50 × 616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 380,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,072.25/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.01

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