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Finding the Third Proportional to 413 and 866.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 413 and 866.53 is: 1,818.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 866.53 = 866.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/866.53 = 866.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 866.53 × 866.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 750,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,876.41/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.10

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