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Finding the Third Proportional to 499.92 and 750.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 499.92 and 750.52 is: 1,126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 750.52 = 750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/750.52 = 750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 750.52 × 750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 563,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,273.70/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.72

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