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Finding the Third Proportional to 524.50 and 787

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Solution

The third proportional to 524.50 and 787 is: 1,180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.50 : 787 = 787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.50/787 = 787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.50x = 787 × 787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.50x = 619,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,369/524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.88

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