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Finding the Third Proportional to 414.50 and 581.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 414.50 and 581.25 is: 815.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 581.25 = 581.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/581.25 = 581.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 581.25 × 581.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 337,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,851.56/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.08

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