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Finding the Third Proportional to 700.52 and 783.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 700.52 and 783.11 is: 875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.52 : 783.11 = 783.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.52/783.11 = 783.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.52x = 783.11 × 783.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.52x = 613,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,254.18/700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.42

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