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Finding the Third Proportional to 525 and 951

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Solution

The third proportional to 525 and 951 is: 1,722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525 : 951 = 951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525/951 = 951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525x = 951 × 951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525x = 904,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,401/525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.67

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