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Finding the Third Proportional to 413.75 and 618.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 413.75 and 618.50 is: 924.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.75 : 618.50 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.75/618.50 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.75x = 618.50 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.75x = 382,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,542.25/413.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.57

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