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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.91 and 639.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.91 and 639.77 is: 991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.91 : 639.77 = 639.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.91/639.77 = 639.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.91x = 639.77 × 639.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.91x = 409,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,310.05/412.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.28

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