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Finding the Third Proportional to 528.50 and 777.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 528.50 and 777.50 is: 1,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 777.50 = 777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/777.50 = 777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 777.50 × 777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 604,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,506.25/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.82

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