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Finding the Third Proportional to 411 and 636.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 411 and 636.25 is: 984.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 636.25 = 636.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/636.25 = 636.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 636.25 × 636.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 404,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,814.06/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.95

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