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Finding the Third Proportional to 534 and 827

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Solution

The third proportional to 534 and 827 is: 1,280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 827 = 827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/827 = 827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 827 × 827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 683,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,929/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.77

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