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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.13 and 620.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.13 and 620.63 is: 927.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 620.63 = 620.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/620.63 = 620.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 620.63 × 620.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 385,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,175.39/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.85

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