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Finding the Third Proportional to 414 and 940.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 414 and 940.50 is: 2,136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 940.50 = 940.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/940.50 = 940.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 940.50 × 940.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 884,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,540.25/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.57

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