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Finding the Third Proportional to 538.25 and 827.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 538.25 and 827.75 is: 1,272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.25 : 827.75 = 827.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.25/827.75 = 827.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.25x = 827.75 × 827.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.25x = 685,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,170.06/538.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.96

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