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Finding the Third Proportional to 526.50 and 774.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 526.50 and 774.14 is: 1,138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.50 : 774.14 = 774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.50/774.14 = 774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.50x = 774.14 × 774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.50x = 599,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,293.71/526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.26

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