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Finding the Third Proportional to 524.25 and 786.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 524.25 and 786.56 is: 1,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.25 : 786.56 = 786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.25/786.56 = 786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.25x = 786.56 × 786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.25x = 618,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,680.57/524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.13

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