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Finding the Third Proportional to 535.36 and 825.82

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Solution

The third proportional to 535.36 and 825.82 is: 1,273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.36 : 825.82 = 825.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.36/825.82 = 825.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.36x = 825.82 × 825.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.36x = 681,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,979.19/535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.87

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