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Finding the Third Proportional to 505.50 and 718.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 505.50 and 718.75 is: 1,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.50 : 718.75 = 718.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.50/718.75 = 718.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.50x = 718.75 × 718.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.50x = 516,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,601.56/505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.96

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