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Finding the Third Proportional to 541.05 and 827.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 541.05 and 827.19 is: 1,264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.05 : 827.19 = 827.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.05/827.19 = 827.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.05x = 827.19 × 827.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.05x = 684,245.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,245.62/541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.65

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