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Finding the Third Proportional to 533.25 and 829.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 533.25 and 829.13 is: 1,289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.25 : 829.13 = 829.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.25/829.13 = 829.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.25x = 829.13 × 829.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.25x = 687,448.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,448.27/533.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.17

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