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Finding the Third Proportional to 536.88 and 831.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 536.88 and 831.75 is: 1,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 831.75 = 831.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/831.75 = 831.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 831.75 × 831.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 691,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,808.06/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.58

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