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Finding the Third Proportional to 545.88 and 821.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 545.88 and 821.75 is: 1,237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 821.75 = 821.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/821.75 = 821.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 821.75 × 821.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 675,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,273.06/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.05

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