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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.88 and 640.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.88 and 640.06 is: 992.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 640.06 = 640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/640.06 = 640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 640.06 × 640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 409,680.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,680.00/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.26

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