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Finding the Third Proportional to 538 and 718.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 538 and 718.50 is: 959.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 718.50 = 718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/718.50 = 718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 718.50 × 718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 516,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,242.25/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.56

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