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Finding the Third Proportional to 503.75 and 826.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 503.75 and 826.75 is: 1,356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.75 : 826.75 = 826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.75/826.75 = 826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.75x = 826.75 × 826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.75x = 683,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,515.56/503.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.85

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