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Finding the Third Proportional to 538.88 and 712.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 538.88 and 712.13 is: 941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 712.13 = 712.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/712.13 = 712.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 712.13 × 712.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 507,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,122.02/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.08

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