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Finding the Third Proportional to 417 and 625.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 417 and 625.50 is: 938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 625.50 = 625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/625.50 = 625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 625.50 × 625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 391,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,250.25/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.25

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