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Finding the Third Proportional to 534.75 and 831.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 534.75 and 831.75 is: 1,293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.75 : 831.75 = 831.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.75/831.75 = 831.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.75x = 831.75 × 831.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.75x = 691,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,808.06/534.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.70

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