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Finding the Third Proportional to 524.25 and 812.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 524.25 and 812.75 is: 1,260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.25 : 812.75 = 812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.25/812.75 = 812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.25x = 812.75 × 812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.25x = 660,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,562.56/524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.01

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