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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.88 and 750.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.88 and 750.75 is: 1,355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 750.75 = 750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/750.75 = 750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 750.75 × 750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 563,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,625.56/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.28

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