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Finding the Third Proportional to 524 and 814

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Solution

The third proportional to 524 and 814 is: 1,264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524 : 814 = 814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524/814 = 814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524x = 814 × 814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524x = 662,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,596/524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.50

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