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Finding the Third Proportional to 416.39 and 648

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Solution

The third proportional to 416.39 and 648 is: 1,008.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.39 : 648 = 648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.39/648 = 648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.39x = 648 × 648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.39x = 419,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,904/416.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.44

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