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Finding the Third Proportional to 527.63 and 620.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 527.63 and 620.44 is: 729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.63 : 620.44 = 620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.63/620.44 = 620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.63x = 620.44 × 620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.63x = 384,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,942.69/527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.58

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