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Finding the Third Proportional to 535.13 and 828.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 535.13 and 828.38 is: 1,282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.13 : 828.38 = 828.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.13/828.38 = 828.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.13x = 828.38 × 828.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.13x = 686,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,205.14/535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.33

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