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Finding the Third Proportional to 505.69 and 762.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 505.69 and 762.19 is: 1,148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.69 : 762.19 = 762.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.69/762.19 = 762.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.69x = 762.19 × 762.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.69x = 580,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,929.79/505.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.79

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