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Finding the Third Proportional to 528 and 800.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 528 and 800.63 is: 1,214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 800.63 = 800.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/800.63 = 800.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 800.63 × 800.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 641,000.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,000.39/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.02

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