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Finding the Third Proportional to 527.06 and 606.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 527.06 and 606.09 is: 696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.06 : 606.09 = 606.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.06/606.09 = 606.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.06x = 606.09 × 606.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.06x = 367,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,349.63/527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.98

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