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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.44 and 645.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.44 and 645.13 is: 1,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 645.13 = 645.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/645.13 = 645.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 645.13 × 645.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 416,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,186.27/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.80

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