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Finding the Third Proportional to 413 and 837.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 413 and 837.50 is: 1,698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 837.50 = 837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/837.50 = 837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 837.50 × 837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 701,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,406.25/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.32

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