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Finding the Third Proportional to 537.89 and 834.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 537.89 and 834.68 is: 1,295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.89 : 834.68 = 834.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.89/834.68 = 834.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.89x = 834.68 × 834.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.89x = 696,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,690.18/537.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.23

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