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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.13 and 620.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.13 and 620.44 is: 927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 620.44 = 620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/620.44 = 620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 620.44 × 620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 384,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,942.69/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.29

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