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Finding the Third Proportional to 653.54 and 999.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 653.54 and 999.53 is: 1,528.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.54 : 999.53 = 999.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.54/999.53 = 999.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.54x = 999.53 × 999.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.54x = 999,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,054.91/653.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.69

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