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Finding the Third Proportional to 526.82 and 928.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 526.82 and 928.34 is: 1,635.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.82 : 928.34 = 928.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.82/928.34 = 928.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.82x = 928.34 × 928.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.82x = 861,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,807.61/526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.88

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