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Finding the Third Proportional to 411.88 and 619.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 411.88 and 619.50 is: 931.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.88 : 619.50 = 619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.88/619.50 = 619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.88x = 619.50 × 619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.88x = 383,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,780.25/411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.79

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