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Finding the Third Proportional to 527.47 and 800.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 527.47 and 800.69 is: 1,215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.47 : 800.69 = 800.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.47/800.69 = 800.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.47x = 800.69 × 800.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.47x = 641,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,100.47/527.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.43

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