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Finding the Third Proportional to 521.44 and 837.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 521.44 and 837.56 is: 1,345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.44 : 837.56 = 837.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.44/837.56 = 837.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.44x = 837.56 × 837.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.44x = 701,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,510.94/521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.34

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