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Finding the Third Proportional to 538.50 and 807.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 538.50 and 807.75 is: 1,211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.50 : 807.75 = 807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.50/807.75 = 807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.50x = 807.75 × 807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.50x = 652,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,460.06/538.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.63

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