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Finding the Third Proportional to 414.33 and 619.37

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Solution

The third proportional to 414.33 and 619.37 is: 925.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.33 : 619.37 = 619.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.33/619.37 = 619.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.33x = 619.37 × 619.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.33x = 383,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,613.29/414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.86

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