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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.76 and 642.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.76 and 642.86 is: 994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 642.86 = 642.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/642.86 = 642.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 642.86 × 642.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 413,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,266.92/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.01

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