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Finding the Third Proportional to 529 and 734.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 529 and 734.50 is: 1,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 734.50 = 734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/734.50 = 734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 734.50 × 734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 539,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,490.25/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.83

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