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Finding the Third Proportional to 525.39 and 788.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 525.39 and 788.09 is: 1,182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.39 : 788.09 = 788.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.39/788.09 = 788.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.39x = 788.09 × 788.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.39x = 621,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,084.06/525.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.13

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