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Finding the Third Proportional to 530.09 and 800.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 530.09 and 800.69 is: 1,209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 800.69 = 800.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/800.69 = 800.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 800.69 × 800.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 641,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,100.47/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.41

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