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Finding the Third Proportional to 410 and 941

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Solution

The third proportional to 410 and 941 is: 2,159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 941 = 941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/941 = 941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 941 × 941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 885,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,481/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.71

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