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Finding the Third Proportional to 525.94 and 811.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 525.94 and 811.13 is: 1,250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.94 : 811.13 = 811.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.94/811.13 = 811.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.94x = 811.13 × 811.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.94x = 657,923.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,923.77/525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.95

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