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Finding the Third Proportional to 413.88 and 958.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 413.88 and 958.75 is: 2,220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 958.75 = 958.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/958.75 = 958.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 958.75 × 958.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 919,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,201.56/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.96

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