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Finding the Third Proportional to 527.31 and 770.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 527.31 and 770.69 is: 1,126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 770.69 = 770.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/770.69 = 770.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 770.69 × 770.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 593,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,959.22/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.39

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