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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.88 and 622.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.88 and 622.50 is: 931.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 622.50 = 622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/622.50 = 622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 622.50 × 622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 387,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,506.25/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.79

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