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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.13 and 902.07

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.13 and 902.07 is: 1,960.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 902.07 = 902.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/902.07 = 902.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 902.07 × 902.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 813,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,737.90/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.22

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