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Finding the Third Proportional to 536.78 and 714.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 536.78 and 714.76 is: 951.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.78 : 714.76 = 714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.78/714.76 = 714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.78x = 714.76 × 714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.78x = 510,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,884.31/536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.75

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