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Finding the Third Proportional to 542.25 and 809.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 542.25 and 809.63 is: 1,208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.25 : 809.63 = 809.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.25/809.63 = 809.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.25x = 809.63 × 809.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.25x = 655,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,492.64/542.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.84

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