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Finding the Third Proportional to 538.31 and 725.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 538.31 and 725.63 is: 978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.31 : 725.63 = 725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.31/725.63 = 725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.31x = 725.63 × 725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.31x = 526,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,531.64/538.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.12

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