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Finding the Third Proportional to 414.25 and 670.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 414.25 and 670.88 is: 1,086.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.25 : 670.88 = 670.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.25/670.88 = 670.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.25x = 670.88 × 670.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.25x = 450,073.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,073.27/414.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.48

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