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Finding the Third Proportional to 532.41 and 700.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 532.41 and 700.73 is: 922.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.41 : 700.73 = 700.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.41/700.73 = 700.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.41x = 700.73 × 700.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.41x = 491,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,028.66/532.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.28

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