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Finding the Third Proportional to 527.91 and 610.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 527.91 and 610.52 is: 706.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 610.52 = 610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/610.52 = 610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 610.52 × 610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 372,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,738.87/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.07

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