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Finding the Third Proportional to 411.75 and 674.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 411.75 and 674.63 is: 1,105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.75 : 674.63 = 674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.75/674.63 = 674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.75x = 674.63 × 674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.75x = 455,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,118.89/411.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.33

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