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Finding the Third Proportional to 419.63 and 626.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 419.63 and 626.63 is: 935.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 626.63 = 626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/626.63 = 626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 626.63 × 626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 392,658.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,658.89/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.74

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