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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.75 and 650.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.75 and 650.69 is: 1,011.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.75 : 650.69 = 650.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.75/650.69 = 650.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.75x = 650.69 × 650.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.75x = 423,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,394.22/418.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.09

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