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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.13 and 652.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.13 and 652.13 is: 1,031.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.13 : 652.13 = 652.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.13/652.13 = 652.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.13x = 652.13 × 652.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.13x = 425,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,267.02/412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.89

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