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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.88 and 946.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.88 and 946.13 is: 2,152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 946.13 = 946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/946.13 = 946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 946.13 × 946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 895,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,152.52/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.46

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