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Finding the Third Proportional to 413 and 545.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 413 and 545.25 is: 719.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 545.25 = 545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/545.25 = 545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 545.25 × 545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 297,297.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,297.56/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.85

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