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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.13 and 920.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.13 and 920.81 is: 2,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 920.81 = 920.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/920.81 = 920.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 920.81 × 920.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 847,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,895.66/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.51

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