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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.63 and 901.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.63 and 901.25 is: 1,968.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.63 : 901.25 = 901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.63/901.25 = 901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.63x = 901.25 × 901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.63x = 812,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,251.56/412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.50

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