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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.88 and 453.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.88 and 453.75 is: 495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 453.75 = 453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/453.75 = 453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 453.75 × 453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 205,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,889.06/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.07

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