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Finding the Third Proportional to 413.06 and 974.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 413.06 and 974.81 is: 2,300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.06 : 974.81 = 974.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.06/974.81 = 974.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.06x = 974.81 × 974.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.06x = 950,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,259.41/413.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.52

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