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Finding the Third Proportional to 410.48 and 850.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 410.48 and 850.08 is: 1,760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.48 : 850.08 = 850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.48/850.08 = 850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.48x = 850.08 × 850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.48x = 722,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,632.82/410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.44

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