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Finding the Third Proportional to 502 and 815

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Solution

The third proportional to 502 and 815 is: 1,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502 : 815 = 815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502/815 = 815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502x = 815 × 815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502x = 664,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,225/502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.16

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