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Finding the Third Proportional to 502.88 and 960.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 502.88 and 960.75 is: 1,835.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.88 : 960.75 = 960.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.88/960.75 = 960.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.88x = 960.75 × 960.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.88x = 923,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,040.56/502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.53

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