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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.41 and 620.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.41 and 620.72 is: 927.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.41 : 620.72 = 620.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.41/620.72 = 620.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.41x = 620.72 × 620.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.41x = 385,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,291.77/415.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.51

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