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Finding the Third Proportional to 413.16 and 640.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 413.16 and 640.27 is: 992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.16 : 640.27 = 640.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.16/640.27 = 640.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.16x = 640.27 × 640.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.16x = 409,940.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,940.07/413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.22

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