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Finding the Third Proportional to 415 and 620.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 415 and 620.50 is: 927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415 : 620.50 = 620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415/620.50 = 620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415x = 620.50 × 620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415x = 385,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,020.25/415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.76

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