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Finding the Third Proportional to 411.25 and 830

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Solution

The third proportional to 411.25 and 830 is: 1,675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.25 : 830 = 830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.25/830 = 830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.25x = 830 × 830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.25x = 688,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,900/411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.14

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