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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.81 and 606.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.81 and 606.94 is: 892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.81 : 606.94 = 606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.81/606.94 = 606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.81x = 606.94 × 606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.81x = 368,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,373.13/412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.35

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