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Finding the Third Proportional to 522.94 and 793.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 522.94 and 793.97 is: 1,205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.94 : 793.97 = 793.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.94/793.97 = 793.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.94x = 793.97 × 793.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.94x = 630,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,386.38/522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.47

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