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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.69 and 912.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.69 and 912.38 is: 2,002.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 912.38 = 912.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/912.38 = 912.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 912.38 × 912.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 832,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,428.14/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.53

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