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Finding the Third Proportional to 415 and 635.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 415 and 635.75 is: 973.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415 : 635.75 = 635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415/635.75 = 635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415x = 635.75 × 635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415x = 404,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,178.06/415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.92

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