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Finding the Third Proportional to 527.91 and 802.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 527.91 and 802.27 is: 1,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 802.27 = 802.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/802.27 = 802.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 802.27 × 802.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 643,630.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,630.13/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.21

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