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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.50 and 600

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.50 and 600 is: 872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 600 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/600 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 600 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 360,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,000/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.73

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