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Finding the Third Proportional to 528.19 and 772.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 528.19 and 772.03 is: 1,128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.19 : 772.03 = 772.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.19/772.03 = 772.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.19x = 772.03 × 772.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.19x = 596,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,032.25/528.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.45

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