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Finding the Third Proportional to 541.50 and 863.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 541.50 and 863.25 is: 1,376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.50 : 863.25 = 863.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.50/863.25 = 863.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.50x = 863.25 × 863.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.50x = 745,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,200.56/541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.18

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