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Finding the Third Proportional to 527.34 and 759.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 527.34 and 759.59 is: 1,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.34 : 759.59 = 759.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.34/759.59 = 759.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.34x = 759.59 × 759.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.34x = 576,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,970.80/527.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.11

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