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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.03 and 622.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.03 and 622.55 is: 940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 622.55 = 622.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/622.55 = 622.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 622.55 × 622.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 387,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,564.61/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.62

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