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Finding the Third Proportional to 547.31 and 866.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 547.31 and 866.53 is: 1,371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.31 : 866.53 = 866.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.31/866.53 = 866.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.31x = 866.53 × 866.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.31x = 750,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,876.41/547.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.93

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