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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.50 and 663.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.50 and 663.25 is: 1,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 663.25 = 663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/663.25 = 663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 663.25 × 663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 439,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,900.56/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.43

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