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Finding the Third Proportional to 416.50 and 605

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Solution

The third proportional to 416.50 and 605 is: 878.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.50 : 605 = 605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.50/605 = 605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.50x = 605 × 605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.50x = 366,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,025/416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.81

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