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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.69 and 652.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.69 and 652.08 is: 1,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 652.08 = 652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/652.08 = 652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 652.08 × 652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 425,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,205.88/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.90

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