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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.50 and 916.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.50 and 916.13 is: 2,034.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 916.13 = 916.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/916.13 = 916.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 916.13 × 916.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 839,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,285.02/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.63

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