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Finding the Third Proportional to 414.94 and 553.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 414.94 and 553.78 is: 739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.94 : 553.78 = 553.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.94/553.78 = 553.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.94x = 553.78 × 553.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.94x = 306,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,673.67/414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.08

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