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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.13 and 896.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.13 and 896.25 is: 1,949.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.13 : 896.25 = 896.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.13/896.25 = 896.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.13x = 896.25 × 896.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.13x = 803,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,264.06/412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.08

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