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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.25 and 620

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.25 and 620 is: 932.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.25 : 620 = 620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.25/620 = 620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.25x = 620 × 620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.25x = 384,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,400/412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.44

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