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Finding the Third Proportional to 524.92 and 735.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 524.92 and 735.64 is: 1,030.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.92 : 735.64 = 735.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.92/735.64 = 735.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.92x = 735.64 × 735.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.92x = 541,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,172.88/524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.97

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