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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.75 and 914.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.75 and 914.50 is: 2,011.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.75 : 914.50 = 914.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.75/914.50 = 914.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.75x = 914.50 × 914.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.75x = 836,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,310.25/415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.57

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