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Finding the Third Proportional to 416.25 and 832.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 416.25 and 832.13 is: 1,663.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 832.13 = 832.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/832.13 = 832.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 832.13 × 832.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 692,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,432.02/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.50

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