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Finding the Third Proportional to 500 and 815

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Solution

The third proportional to 500 and 815 is: 1,328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 815 = 815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/815 = 815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 815 × 815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 664,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,225/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.45

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