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Finding the Third Proportional to 503 and 780.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 503 and 780.50 is: 1,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503 : 780.50 = 780.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503/780.50 = 780.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503x = 780.50 × 780.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503x = 609,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,180.25/503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.09

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