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Finding the Third Proportional to 537.75 and 790.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 537.75 and 790.88 is: 1,163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.75 : 790.88 = 790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.75/790.88 = 790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.75x = 790.88 × 790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.75x = 625,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,483.27/537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.15

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