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Finding the Third Proportional to 414.94 and 750.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 414.94 and 750.56 is: 1,357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.94 : 750.56 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.94/750.56 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.94x = 750.56 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.94x = 563,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,344.07/414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.66

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