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Finding the Third Proportional to 414.38 and 620.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 414.38 and 620.25 is: 928.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 620.25 = 620.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/620.25 = 620.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 620.25 × 620.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 384,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,710.06/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.41

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