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Finding the Third Proportional to 411.50 and 897.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 411.50 and 897.13 is: 1,955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 897.13 = 897.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/897.13 = 897.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 897.13 × 897.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 804,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,833.27/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.85

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