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Finding the Third Proportional to 412 and 672.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 412 and 672.50 is: 1,097.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 672.50 = 672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/672.50 = 672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 672.50 × 672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 452,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,256.25/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.71

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