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Finding the Third Proportional to 189.75 and 511.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 189.75 and 511.50 is: 1,378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.75 : 511.50 = 511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.75/511.50 = 511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.75x = 511.50 × 511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.75x = 261,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,632.25/189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.83

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