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Finding the Third Proportional to 501 and 820

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Solution

The third proportional to 501 and 820 is: 1,342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 820 = 820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/820 = 820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 820 × 820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 672,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,400/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.12

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