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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.13 and 891.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.13 and 891.56 is: 1,914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 891.56 = 891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/891.56 = 891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 891.56 × 891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 794,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,883.69/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.81

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