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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.92 and 650.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.92 and 650.95 is: 1,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 650.95 = 650.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/650.95 = 650.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 650.95 × 650.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 423,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,739.97/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.50

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