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Finding the Third Proportional to 417 and 638.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 417 and 638.25 is: 976.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 638.25 = 638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/638.25 = 638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 638.25 × 638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 407,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,363.06/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.89

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