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Finding the Third Proportional to 538.50 and 621

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Solution

The third proportional to 538.50 and 621 is: 716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.50 : 621 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.50/621 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.50x = 621 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.50x = 385,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,641/538.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.14

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