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Finding the Third Proportional to 413.44 and 853.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 413.44 and 853.31 is: 1,761.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 853.31 = 853.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/853.31 = 853.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 853.31 × 853.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 728,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,142.22/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.19

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