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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.13 and 726.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.13 and 726.38 is: 1,270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 726.38 = 726.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/726.38 = 726.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 726.38 × 726.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 527,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,620.64/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.99

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