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Finding the Third Proportional to 532.88 and 848.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 532.88 and 848.44 is: 1,350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.88 : 848.44 = 848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.88/848.44 = 848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.88x = 848.44 × 848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.88x = 719,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,846.19/532.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.87

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