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Finding the Third Proportional to 523.13 and 697.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 523.13 and 697.78 is: 930.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.13 : 697.78 = 697.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.13/697.78 = 697.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.13x = 697.78 × 697.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.13x = 486,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,898.67/523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.75

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