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Finding the Third Proportional to 532.44 and 780.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 532.44 and 780.75 is: 1,144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.44 : 780.75 = 780.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.44/780.75 = 780.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.44x = 780.75 × 780.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.44x = 609,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,570.56/532.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.87

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