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Finding the Third Proportional to 504.94 and 780.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 504.94 and 780.38 is: 1,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.94 : 780.38 = 780.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.94/780.38 = 780.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.94x = 780.38 × 780.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.94x = 608,985.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,985.14/504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.06

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