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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.13 and 462.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.13 and 462.59 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 462.59 = 462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/462.59 = 462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 462.59 × 462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 213,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,985.75/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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