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Finding the Third Proportional to 529 and 888.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 529 and 888.50 is: 1,492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 888.50 = 888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/888.50 = 888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 888.50 × 888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 789,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,432.25/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.31

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