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Finding the Third Proportional to 535.13 and 814.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 535.13 and 814.03 is: 1,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.13 : 814.03 = 814.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.13/814.03 = 814.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.13x = 814.03 × 814.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.13x = 662,646.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,646.88/535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.30

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