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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.50 and 622.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.50 and 622.13 is: 924.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 622.13 = 622.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/622.13 = 622.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 622.13 × 622.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 387,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,039.52/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.83

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