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Finding the Third Proportional to 413.63 and 603.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 413.63 and 603.75 is: 881.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.63 : 603.75 = 603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.63/603.75 = 603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.63x = 603.75 × 603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.63x = 364,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,514.06/413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.27

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