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Finding the Third Proportional to 522 and 955.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 522 and 955.50 is: 1,749.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 955.50 = 955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/955.50 = 955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 955.50 × 955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 912,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,980.25/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.00

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