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Finding the Third Proportional to 540.42 and 826.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 540.42 and 826.14 is: 1,262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.42 : 826.14 = 826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.42/826.14 = 826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.42x = 826.14 × 826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.42x = 682,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,501.88/540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.91

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