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Finding the Third Proportional to 522.56 and 809.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 522.56 and 809.58 is: 1,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.56 : 809.58 = 809.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.56/809.58 = 809.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.56x = 809.58 × 809.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.56x = 655,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,416.74/522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.24

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