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Finding the Third Proportional to 529.66 and 805.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 529.66 and 805.89 is: 1,226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 805.89 = 805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/805.89 = 805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 805.89 × 805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 649,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,453.40/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.16

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