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Finding the Third Proportional to 527.13 and 790.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 527.13 and 790.66 is: 1,185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 790.66 = 790.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/790.66 = 790.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 790.66 × 790.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 625,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,149.66/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.94

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