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Finding the Third Proportional to 506 and 802.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 506 and 802.75 is: 1,273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 802.75 = 802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/802.75 = 802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 802.75 × 802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 644,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,407.56/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.53

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