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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.88 and 615.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.88 and 615.94 is: 918.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 615.94 = 615.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/615.94 = 615.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 615.94 × 615.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 379,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,379.00/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.87

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