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Finding the Third Proportional to 507.75 and 750.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 507.75 and 750.75 is: 1,110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.75 : 750.75 = 750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.75/750.75 = 750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.75x = 750.75 × 750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.75x = 563,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,625.56/507.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.05

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