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Finding the Third Proportional to 506 and 876.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 506 and 876.50 is: 1,518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 876.50 = 876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/876.50 = 876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 876.50 × 876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 768,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,252.25/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.29

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