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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.13 and 916.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.13 and 916.31 is: 2,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 916.31 = 916.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/916.31 = 916.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 916.31 × 916.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 839,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,628.60/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.59

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