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Finding the Third Proportional to 503.63 and 801.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 503.63 and 801.56 is: 1,275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.63 : 801.56 = 801.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.63/801.56 = 801.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.63x = 801.56 × 801.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.63x = 642,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,502.44/503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.76

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