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Finding the Third Proportional to 506 and 828.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 506 and 828.50 is: 1,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 828.50 = 828.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/828.50 = 828.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 828.50 × 828.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 686,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,412.25/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.55

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