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Finding the Third Proportional to 412 and 905.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 412 and 905.13 is: 1,988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 905.13 = 905.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/905.13 = 905.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 905.13 × 905.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 819,251.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,251.27/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.47

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