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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.03 and 647.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.03 and 647.72 is: 1,010.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.03 : 647.72 = 647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.03/647.72 = 647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.03x = 647.72 × 647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.03x = 419,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,539.58/415.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.86

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