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Finding the Third Proportional to 521.44 and 785.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 521.44 and 785.81 is: 1,184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.44 : 785.81 = 785.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.44/785.81 = 785.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.44x = 785.81 × 785.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.44x = 617,501.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,501.29/521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.23

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