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Finding the Third Proportional to 523.13 and 680.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 523.13 and 680.63 is: 885.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.13 : 680.63 = 680.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.13/680.63 = 680.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.13x = 680.63 × 680.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.13x = 463,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,250.39/523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.54

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