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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.25 and 581.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.25 and 581.75 is: 815.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.25 : 581.75 = 581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.25/581.75 = 581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.25x = 581.75 × 581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.25x = 338,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,433.06/415.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.01

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