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Finding the Third Proportional to 538.88 and 806.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 538.88 and 806.63 is: 1,207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 806.63 = 806.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/806.63 = 806.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 806.63 × 806.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 650,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,643.89/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.41

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