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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.88 and 623.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.88 and 623.25 is: 940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 623.25 = 623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/623.25 = 623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 623.25 × 623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 388,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,440.56/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.82

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