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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.69 and 605.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.69 and 605.25 is: 881.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 605.25 = 605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/605.25 = 605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 605.25 × 605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 366,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,327.56/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.26

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