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Finding the Third Proportional to 506.25 and 815.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 506.25 and 815.63 is: 1,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.25 : 815.63 = 815.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.25/815.63 = 815.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.25x = 815.63 × 815.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.25x = 665,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,244.14/506.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.06

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