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Finding the Third Proportional to 541.69 and 856.20

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Solution

The third proportional to 541.69 and 856.20 is: 1,353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 856.20 = 856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/856.20 = 856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 856.20 × 856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 733,070.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,070.41/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.31

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