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Finding the Third Proportional to 522.70 and 765.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 522.70 and 765.70 is: 1,121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.70 : 765.70 = 765.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.70/765.70 = 765.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.70x = 765.70 × 765.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.70x = 586,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,301.28/522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.67

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