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Finding the Third Proportional to 529.88 and 805.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 529.88 and 805.78 is: 1,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 805.78 = 805.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/805.78 = 805.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 805.78 × 805.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 649,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,283.42/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.35

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